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Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ‘No Paura Day’ rally in Turin, protests against the new Green pass rules are planned across the country on Saturday 24th July. The protests start at 17.30.

Green pass now required for entry to museums, gyms etc. Created in Canvar

Italy widens the scope of the Green Pass to curb surge in Covid-19

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, the Italian government announced that from 6th August, people must present proof of immunity (Green Pass) to access certain services and leisure activities.

Back the vaccination campaign Italian politicians told

Back the vaccination campaign, Health Minister tells Italian politicians

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Monday Italian politicians should throw their weight behind the Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Currently, many right leaning politicians have yet to be inoculated.

Rail investment of €100million outlined. Long distance trains may require green pass under new green pass scope

Announcement for extended scope of Italy’s Green pass expected soon

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Expectations are the Italian government will announce its digital green pass will soon have an extended scope. It is thought the green pass will be needed for long-distance trains, indoor restaurants and other venues.

Covid vaccinations increase yet so do new cases

Covid update: Rt increases, clusters, vaccinations and green pass

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, Italy reported an increase in new Covid cases and Rt number. A cluster of cases in Rome are linked to Italy’s quarter-final match at Euro 2020, two weeks ago.

Malta to Pescara flight, nine test positive for covid. Image: Creator: Ra Boe | Credit: raboe001@web.de on wikimedia

9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.

Italy may expand scope of the European Green Pass

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government is considering expanding the scope of the European Green Pass. This is part of an effort to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 due to the spread of the Delta variant, Ansa news agency reported on Wednesday.

Marche is one of four regions that may move into the yellow zone following rising cases. Image by Mariano Pallottini via flickr.com under creative commons license

Four regions in Italy could lose ‘white zone’ status as covid cases rises

July 13, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s rising infection rate, fuelled by the Delta variant, could see some regions reintroduce measures in the coming weeks. Four of Italy’s 20 regions could move from ‘white zone’ back into a low-moderate risk ‘yellow zone’.

Climical trials of Italy's Covid-19 vaccine are promising. Clinical Trials by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images

Italy’s COVID-19 vaccine shows strong immune response in Phase II of clinical trials

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy hopes to produce its own Covid-19 vaccine. Those hopes received a boost on Monday. Results from Phase II of the clinical trial by biotech firm ReiThera show a strong immune response and no major side effects.

Italy sees first rise in covid infections in 15 weeks due to Delta variant

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s health authorities reported a slight rise in covid infections this week. The rise is due to the spread of the Delta variant according to the weekly coronavirus monitoring report from the health ministry and Higher Health Institute (ISS) published on Friday.