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analysis of covid mRNA vaccine

Italian court orders analysis of mRNA Covid vaccines

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian court orders analysis of mRNA Covid vaccines

A court in Pesaro, Italy orders the analysis of Covid mRNA vaccines after a man complained he needed to be vaccinated to do his job. The man has already contracted and recovered from the virus.

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masks still needed in nursing homes

Masks required in certain indoor places until 15th June

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Masks required in certain indoor places until 15th June

Masks will continue to be required in certain indoor places in Italy for a further six weeks. The health minister Roberto Speranza made the announcement just days before the indoor mask-wearing rules expire on 30 April.

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Unvaccinated over-50s suspended from work

Unvaccinated over-50s suspended from work from today

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Unvaccinated over-50s suspended from work from today

The Covid mandate for unvaccinated over-50s started today, 15th February. Employers and workers face heavy fines if caught in violation of Italy’s latest Super Green Pass rules.

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Covid Green Pass validity unlimited

Confirmation of unlimited Covid Green Pass validity after booster in Italy

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Confirmation of unlimited Covid Green Pass validity after booster in Italy

The Italian government confirmed on Wednesday evening that the Green Pass validity will become unlimited in certain cases. A recent cut to the validity of vaccine passes in Italy will not apply to those who have had a booster.

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Outdoor masks still required as certain covid restrictions extended

Outdoor mask wearing and nightclub closures extended for ten days

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Outdoor mask wearing and nightclub closures extended for ten days

Italy’s government has extended several Covid restrictions that were due to expire on Monday, according to Italian media reports. Included among them are outdoor mask wearing and the closure of discos.

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Malkovich falls foul of covid restrictions

John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a Venice hotel due to a lapsed Super Green Pass. He is in the city to film the American TV series Ripley.

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New measures in Italy for covid. Editorial credit: Michele Ursi / Shutterstock.com

Summary of new measures in Italy

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Summary of new measures in Italy

Following yesterday’s Council of Ministers (CdM), there are new measures in Italy designed to curb Covid infections. Below is a summary of the key measures.

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Italy's government passes new covid measures

Italy passes new Covid measures

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy passes new Covid measures

The decree for new measures to curb the wave of the Omicron variant was unanimously approved this afternoon. Among the new covid measures are the Green Pass validity reducing from 9 to 6 months.

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Masks compulsory from 23 December in central Lazio

Central Lazio introduces masks rules

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Central Lazio introduces masks rules

Nicola Zingaretti, governor of the central Lazio region around Rome, makes masks compulsory outdoors from 23rd December. The order lasts until 23rd January 2022.

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Covid measures over Christm,as up for discussion

Italy considering more Covid measures over Christmas period

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy considering more Covid measures over Christmas period

The Italian government is considering imposing new COVID-19 measures, following a surge of positive cases and Omicron concerns.

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