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Tag: covid restrictions

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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State of emergency extended in Italy

Italy extends state of emergency to 31 March 2022

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

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

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.

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man trieds to avoid vaccination with fake arm

Italian man goes out on a limb to avoid Covid vaccine

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian man goes out on a limb to avoid Covid vaccine

An Italian anti-vaxxer tried to avoid the covid vaccine, whilst still qualifying for the Green Pass, by wearing a fake arm. He now faces charges of fraud after wearing a silicone arm after turning up for the jab in Biella.

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Covid green pass required for all workers in Italy

Italy first EU country to make Green Pass mandatory for all workers

September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy first EU country to make Green Pass mandatory for all workers

On Thursday, the Italian government announced sweeping changes to work rules with a new decree. The Green Pass will become mandatory for all workers from 15 October.

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Pompei Archaeological park offers free tests to visitors

Pompei Archaeological Park opens free Covid test centre for visitors

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pompei Archaeological Park opens free Covid test centre for visitors

As the new Green Pass rules came into effect yesterday, limiting access to museums, Pompei opened a free test centre to its visitors.

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Green Pass needed for restaurants and museums in Italy

Tourists miss out as Green Pass required for indoor leisure, sites and restaurants

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tourists miss out as Green Pass required for indoor leisure, sites and restaurants

Visitors across Italy were being asked if they had a Green Pass on Friday as new rules for museums, leisure sites and indoor dining came into force.  

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Those vaccinated in San Marino with Sputnik V vaccine ineligible for EU Green Pass

Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

August 3, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

Thousands of people in San Marino and Italy vaccinated with the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, are unable to obtain an EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities.

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No quarantine into England from 2nd August

No quarantine for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on No quarantine for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland

UPDATE: There will be no quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland. The new rule comes into force on Monday 2nd August at 4am.

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New Green Pass rules - Turin protest

Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

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.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

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