Italy Imposes New Covid-19 Rules On Unvaccinated People

Unvaccinated people in Italy can no longer go to the theatre, cinemas, live music venues or major sporting events under the new enforced COVID-19 rules.

Only those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 are exempt from the rules, which represent a significant tightening of restrictions in the face of rising infections.

New measures are also being enforced on public transport, with a so-called Green Pass showing proof of vaccination, recent recovery or a negative Covid-19 test now required even on local services.

Italy’s vaccination rate is higher than many . Around 85% of the eligible population over 12 has been vaccinated, which amounts to 77% of the total population.

It is the first European country to be hit by coronavirus in early 2020 and has one of the highest death tolls, at more than 134,000.