With daily COVID-19 cases rising again and the threat of the Delta variant materialising, Italy’s Cabinet approved a mandatory ‘Green Pass’ reflecting the health status of people to access gyms, museums, movie theaters, the inside of restaurants and other venues.
Premier Mario Draghi’s government approved a decree Thursday ordering the use of the so-called “green” passes starting from 6 August 2021. To be eligible for a pass, individuals must prove they have received at least one vaccine dose in the last nine months, recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months or tested negative in the previous 48 hours.
A Green pass will be required to dine at tables inside restaurants or cafes, to attend sports events, town fairs and conferences, and to enter casinos, bingo parlors and pools, among other activities. according to officials.
According to Premier Draghi, the Green Pass was needed “to keep economic activity open″ and will allow people to enjoy entertainment “with the assurance they won’t be next to contagious people.”
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