Italy extends state of emergency to 31 March 2022
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.
Continue ReadingOn 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.
Continue ReadingTomorrow 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.
Continue ReadingItaly 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.
Continue ReadingFollowing 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.
Continue ReadingItaly 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingOn Monday, due to increasing infection rates, the Italian government updated the Green Pass rules with a new decree. It affects public transport, including taxis.
Continue ReadingItaly 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.
Continue ReadingA Covid update on the situation in Italy, and two regions suspend unvaccinated health workers.
Continue ReadingItaly 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.
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