Italy imposes ‘Green Pass’ on unvaccinated

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Jul 22, 2021 03:44 PM | International

Italy has imposed a ‘Green Pass’ on unvaccinated persons seeking entry into public spaces such as gymnasiums, stadiums, arenas, theatres and cinemas and swimming pools.

The new measure was announced Thursday by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi as the country battle resurging Covid-19 cases.

It follows similar measures imposed by France last week, though the French Government has since gone soft on some of the proposed rules to boost vaccination compliance after a wave of nationwide protest.

Without the pass persons will also be prohibited from dining indoors at restaurants.

The new measure takes effect August 5.

Persons who have received a single dose of covid-19 vaccine will receive the green pass valid for 14 days. However, the pass will be valid for nine months after they receive a second shot.

A green pass, a digital or paper certificate of one’s vaccination status, will be issued to anyone who present proof of a negative test taken within 48 hours, the Italian Government stated.

Opponents of the government has criticised the move.

Latest data from the John Hopkins University indicated 5,057 new covid-19 infections registered in Italy, said to be driven by the Delta variant.

Italy has the second highest covid-19 death in Europe behind the United Kingdom.

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