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Italy extends state of emergency to 31 March 2022

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday night, the Italian government extended the nation’s emergency powers until 31st March, 2022. The state of emergency was due to expire at the end of this year.

Council of Ministers may extend state of emergency

A Council of Ministers could extend the state of emergency to 31st March

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tomorrow there could be a Council of Ministers (CDM) to decide on an extension of the state of emergency to March 31st. Mario Draghi wishes to send a clear signal regarding pandemic priorities.

Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy on Saturday confirmed its first case of the Omicron covid-19 variant, a heavily mutated strain of the virus recently detected in southern Africa. An Italian national returning from Mozambique tested positive on arrival in Milan.

Italy to track new Covid Omicron variant

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ban on entry to Italy for travellers from southern African countries, Italy’s health authorities issued instructions to all regions to monitor travellers coming from countries where the Omicron variant is spreading.

Italy’s new Super Green Pass to impact the unvaccinated

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is tightening its Green Pass restrictions even further. From 6th December to 15th January, new rules will come into force that target the unvaccinated. Known as the Super Green Pass, there is the option to extend the restrictions if the government thinks it necessary.

Italy debates a super Green Pass to avoid Christmas restrictions

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government accelerates its vaccination drive. It is bringing forward the start date for a third dose, or booster jab, to over-40s to 22nd November. There is also debate around the introduction of a super Green Pass.

Trains in Venice - public transport. Train strike called off this weekend

Italian government tightens Green Pass rules for public transport

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, due to increasing infection rates, the Italian government updated the Green Pass rules with a new decree. It affects public transport, including taxis.

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.

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.

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Italy allows people to stay out an hour longer with revised curfew

May 18, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy approved a new curfew on Monday, meaning people can stay out an hour longer in the evenings. This follows the lowest covid death figures in months.