Tightened Covid-19 regulations take effect in Italy

Rome, Dec. 6 (BNA): Tighter restrictions related to the Corona virus came into effect in Italy on Monday, with the exception of those who are not vaccinated from many public activities.

German news agency dpa reported that from Monday, only those who have been vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 are allowed to eat indoors in restaurants, go to cinemas, party in clubs and attend football matches in the stadium.

These rules, adopted by the government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi at the end of last month, were to remain in effect until January 15.

The rules on local public transport and hotels are also supported. Until now, for example, travelers on long-distance trains have had to be visibly vaccinated against Covid-19, have recovered from the disease or have tested negative for the coronavirus.

From Monday, proof of this is also required for subways, buses and trains on local transport, in the form of the so-called “green corridor”.

A certificate is a digital or printable QR code that can be scanned and verified using a smartphone app.

Children under the age of twelve are exempt from the regulations, as they cannot yet be vaccinated.

According to the government’s plans, this should be possible from December 16.

The Italian Medicines Authority has already approved Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine in reduced quantities for children aged 5 to 11.

From December 15, mandatory vaccinations for school staff as well as police officers and soldiers will be expanded and come into effect. This has been the case in the health sector since April.

MI