Coronavirus news from Italy in English: archives - Page 7 of 11

Italy hits target of fully vaccinating 80% of people over-12s

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy reached its full vaccination target of 80% of the population over the age of 12. Rome set the goal as a safety cut-off point; government data showed today it hit the target.

Police arrest far-right party leaders at anti-vax riots

October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police said today they arrested 12 people, including the leaders of the extreme right-wing party Forza Nuova, after riots in Rome a day earlier over a government drive to make the COVID-19 “Green Pass” mandatory for all workers.

Italy recognises Covishield vaccine

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Indian Embassy in Rome announced on Friday that Italy now recognises Covishield as a valid vaccine against Covid. This means anyone who has received the vaccine is now eligible for the Green Pass.

USA to open its borders to EU and UK travellers

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, the United States announced it will open its borders to travellers from EU and UK. There is no firm date but early November was mentioned. Other banned countries will also be allowed entry via air.

Covid green pass required for all workers in Italy

Italy first EU country to make Green Pass mandatory for all workers

September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, the Italian government announced sweeping changes to work rules with a new decree. The Green Pass will become mandatory for all workers from 15 October.

COVID update: latest figures and third dose approval

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy registered 5,522 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour period and 59 coronavirus sufferers died here in that time. These are the latest figures from the health ministry on Thursday 9th September.

Covid decree passed in parliament as League vote in favour

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earlier this week, Matteo Salvini’s League party broke ranks backing amendments presented by the opposition Brothers of Italy (FdI) group. Today, the League fell back in line and voted in favour of the Covid decree.

Draghi announces possibility of making covid-19 vaccines mandatory

Draghi: Italy could soon make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Mario Draghi announced on Thursday, that Covid-19 vaccines could soon be mandatory for everyone of eligible age in Italy. It sparked protests from anti-vaxxers.

Giuseppe Pantaleo refused entry to school for not having green pass

Teacher, Giuseppe Pantaleo, refused entry to school for second day running

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A teacher at the Curie-Levi Institute in Turin, Giuseppe Pantaleo, turned up for a second day without a Green Pass. After refusing to leave the building, the school called the carabinieri.

Turin: teachers forbidden from entering schools

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two Turin teachers from a high school were forbidden from entering their workplace by the principal of the school where they teach, because they did not have the Green Pass.