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‘No Green Pass’ Protests at Italian train stations planned for today

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

Italy was bracing itself for protests at railway stations around the country. The ‘No Green Pass’ demonstrators vowed to block trains.

UK travellers to Italy no onger need to quarantine

Quarantine scrapped for vaccinated UK travellers to Italy

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From August 31st, Italy is scrapping the five-day quarantine requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers from the UK. The visitors must present a negative covid test.

Green Pass changes come into effect next week

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 1st September, the scope of Italy’s Green pass will extend to include other elements of transport and education. The Head Teachers Union says the school system is still not ready for the new rules.

13% of teachers still not had full covid vaccination cycle

Covid update: Almost 13% of teachers still not fully vaccinated

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian teachers have to show vaccine passports when schools reopen next month, in order to get into work. Currently, almost 13% have not had the full covid vaccination cycle.

Covid update: transmission rate drops while number of tests rises

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Covid update on the situation in Italy, and two regions suspend unvaccinated health workers.

Police uncover fake Green Pass network

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Italian police blocked several groups on mobile messaging app Telegram where users could buy fake a Green Pass. Anyone in Italy needs the Green Pass to access museums, leisure services and restaurants.

Pompei Archaeological park offers free tests to visitors

Pompei Archaeological Park opens free Covid test centre for visitors

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the new Green Pass rules came into effect yesterday, limiting access to museums, Pompei opened a free test centre to its visitors.

Green Pass needed for restaurants and museums in Italy

Tourists miss out as Green Pass required for indoor leisure, sites and restaurants

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors across Italy were being asked if they had a Green Pass on Friday as new rules for museums, leisure sites and indoor dining came into force.

Those vaccinated in San Marino with Sputnik V vaccine ineligible for EU Green Pass

Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

August 3, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of people in San Marino and Italy vaccinated with the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, are unable to obtain an EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities.