Covid In Italy: Italy was the first European country to be hit by Covid in early 2020.
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People in Italy who have not been immunized against Covid-19 can no longer go to theatres, cinemas, live music venues or major sporting events under new rules that took effect on Monday.
Only those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 are exempt from the rules, which represents a significant tightening of restrictions in the face of rising infections.
New measures are also being implemented on public transport, with the so-called Green Pass showing proof of vaccinations, recent recovery or a negative Covid-19 test now required immediately also on local services.
According to Corriere della Sera, a man in his 50s was fined 400 euros for not having his card on Monday morning when he got off a bus near Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
“I don’t have it because I want to get vaccinated in the next few days,” he said.
A record 1.3 million Green Pass was downloaded on the Sunday before the change.
Meanwhile in Rome over the weekend, new regulations requiring masks to be worn outdoors in the busiest shopping streets went into effect.
Italy was the first European country to be infected with the coronavirus in early 2020 and has one of the highest death rates, more than 134,000 people.
However, it is currently performing better than many of its neighbours, with 15,000 cases out of a total population of 60 million reported on Sunday.
Nearly 85 percent of children over 12 years of age have been immunized, an increased campaign is underway and vaccinations will soon be available to younger children.
The Green Pass was introduced in August for access to theaters and cinemas, museums and in-house dining, and expanded to workplaces in October – a move that has sparked protests. to spread.
From now until January 15, a new “Super Green Card”, which can only be obtained through vaccinations or recent rehabilitation, will be required for cultural activities – although not museums – and parties in restaurant.
However, drinking coffee at the bar of a coffee shop and eating outside is allowed without a Green Card.
Restrictions will be tightened further in areas with a higher risk of coronavirus infection.
Currently, most of Italy is classified as the lowest of four levels, from white to yellow, orange and red.
Two areas are yellow – Friuli Venezia Giulia and Bolzano, both bordering Austria, a country that is partially restricted in the number of cases there.
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