Italy has tightened restrictions on those who have not been vaccinated

Italy has tightened restrictions on those who have not been vaccinated. 

Italy has imposed stricter restrictions for people who have not been vaccinated amid fears over Omicron, the Omicron variant, and the possibility of a rise in infections.

Most public activities are off-limits to those who do not have a Covid Super Green Pass from Monday. The certificate shows vaccination or recovery from the virus within the past six months.

It will be required to enter cinemas, theatres, concerts, venues for music, sporting events, restaurants, and bars up to mid-January.

The new measures will strengthen the current Covid green passes that are available following a negative test. 

Basic green passes will be required for public transportation and access to workplaces.

Italy has been struggling with the emergence of coronavirus cases increasing slowly since the middle of October.

There is also a concern within Europe regarding the spread in Omicron. Omicron variation, which some experts believe could be more transmissible and could evade specific resistance to Covid.

Italy was devastated by the spread of illnesses in the beginning stages of the pandemic. It is among the countries with the most fatalities, with more than 134,000.

However, the nation’s vaccination rate is much higher than that of its neighbors. Around 73% of the population has completed their vaccinations, and 11% have had booster shots, as per the most recent figures.

Yet, many Italian cities have implemented guidelines that require citizens to wear facemasks in outdoor settings like busy shopping streets.

In August, Italy has introduced a green pass to provide access to social and cultural spaces before extending these to workplaces in October.

The initial purpose of the passes was to help make traveling within the EU more accessible. However, certain countries have expanded their application to reduce the risk of infection and promote vaccination.

France has to have a medical permit for entry into bars, restaurants, planes, trains, restaurants, and trains and planes. Austria, as well as Cyprus, are among the other EU countries that have implemented similar systems.

Recently, European countries have put more strict restrictions on people who are not vaccinated due to the rise in illnesses as winter is approaching.

In the middle of November, Austria imposed a lockdown on those who had not been vaccinated.

Germany’s leadership, for instance, has agreed to exclude those who are not vaccinated from many public places. 

In addition, Greece has announced daily fines totaling EUR100 (PS85 $113) for anyone over 60 who has not been vaccinated.