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Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.

Draghi announces state of emergency will end on 31st March

Italy to end state of emergency on 31st March says Draghi

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a meeting in Florence today, Prime Minister Mario Draghi told businesspeople Italy will end the state of emergency on 31st March 2022. He promised a gradual return to normality.

Unvaccinated over-50s suspended from work from today

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

San Severo - man rams car after refusing to show Green Pass

Man rams car into town hall after being asked for Green Pass

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A local resident in San Severo, Foggia, rammed his car into the town hall after being asked for a valid Green Pass. Police cited the 50-year-old man. In other Covid news, the rule on wearing masks outdoors has been lifted.

Outdoor mask restriction to be lifted on 11th February

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will lift the outdoor mask restriction on 11th February, deputy health minister Andrea Costa said on Monday. It is a seen as “a sign of hope” for the country.

A few more restrictions before the ‘reopening’ of Italy

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s latest decree regarding the country’s Covid rules came into force over the weekend. However, there was very little change for the majority of the population. Further rules are up for renewal on February 10th and 15th.

Confirmation of unlimited Covid Green Pass validity after booster in Italy

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

In-person schooling first step in re-opening country

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Mario Draghi said while opening a cabinet meeting on COVID measures that “today’s measures go towards a still greater reopening of the country.”

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

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.

Tobacconists threaten strike aaction over green pass rules

Tobacconists threaten strike action over Green Pass

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tobacconists threaten strike action in protest over the new Green Pass rules which come into effect on 1st February. The president of the Italian Tobacconist Federation (FIT) made the announcement on Monday.