Newsticker: 2021-11-25
Italy Introduces the Super Green Pass
The Current Corona Situation – Update November 25, 2021
Dear Friends of Italy,
now the time begins in Italy in which we spend more time indoors again. And many are wondering what the current corona situation is and whether it is safe to travel to Italy in winter.
The Italian government under Prime Minister Mario Draghi has implemented consistent measures that are now bearing fruit.
More than 85% of the Italian population over 12 years of age is fully vaccinated. Since October 15, the EU’s digital Covid certificate (Green Pass) has been mandatory for almost all admissions and for all employers and employees. This means that all hotel employees, waiters, taxi drivers, etc. have been vaccinated, recovered or tested.
From August 6, 2021, access to certain locations will only be permitted for those who have the EU Digital Covid Certificate. (known as the “Green Pass” in Italy).
Italy introduces the Super Green Pass
While the number of infections is skyrocketing in many parts of Europe, Italy has the advantage this time. The person in charge of the vaccination campaign, General Figliuolo, did a good job.
85.2% of the Italian population over 12 years of age is fully vaccinated. That is a peak in Europe. Conversely, this also means that 14.8% of the population is only vaccinated once or not at all. And yes, there is an anti-vaccination protest movement in Italy too. Especially in Trieste, Padua, Bolzano and Milan.
In order to protect the population from the uncontrolled spread of the virus and at least to enable the vaccinated to have a normal Christmas party, Prime Minister Mario Draghi, together with the government and regional representatives, announced on November 24th. issue a new decree that will come into force on December 6th. It provides for the Super Green Pass.
What does Super Green Pass mean?
The Super Green Pass works according to the 2G rule. This means that certain places are only allowed for vaccinated and convalescent people.
The Covid certificate can be obtained from:
* a complete vaccination against Sars-Cov-2 (duration: 9 months)
* Proof of recovery from Covid-19 (duration: 6 months)
The Super Green Pass is initially valid from December 6th to January 15th, 2022.
Who must present the Super Green Pass?
* Spectators of sporting events: stadiums and sports halls
* Indoor catering in bars, restaurants, pubs, pastry shops, ice cream parlors
* Museums, cultural institutions, exhibitions
* Visitors to parties and discos
* Visitors to public ceremonies
Basic Green Pass – The EU’s digital Covid certificate
The Covid certificate can be obtained from:
* a complete vaccination against Sars-Cov-2 (duration: 9 months)
* Proof of recovery from Covid-19 (duration: 6 months)
* a negative test result (PCR or antigen test, not older than 48 hours)
Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the Green Pass.
What will happen to the previous Green Pass?
The basic Green Pass is still valid according to the 3G rule (vaccinated – recovered – tested)
Where is the Basic Green Pass compulsory?
* All employers and employees
* Visitors to the gym
* Users of local public transport, regional and long-distance trains, high-speed trains, aircraft
The following areas may only be visited with a Basic Green Pass
* In local public transport (buses, subway, train)
* Airplanes, ships, long-distance trains and long-distance buses
* Swimming pools, fitness studios, team sports, wellness areas (also within hotels)
Where is the Green Pass not required?
* In shops, pharmacies, supermarkets
* in bars and restaurants in the open air, where the distance between the tables is ensured.
Please make sure that you have the Covid certificate (vaccinated or recovered) so that you can enjoy your stay in Italy without any problems.
Requirement for Traveling to Italy
Travelers must register with the EU dPLF web application by providing a valid email address and password. Travelers will receive a confirmation email to the email address they have provided. In order to confirm and complete the registration, travelers must click on the link that will be sent to the email address provided.
https://app.euplf.eu/#/
Mouth and Nose Protection
Please note that mouth and nose protection is mandatory in all of Italy in public spaces outdoors if the minimum distance to other people cannot be maintained. In closed rooms it is compulsory to wear mouth and nose protection. A mask must therefore always be carried with you. Violations of the obligation to wear can be punished with high fines.
There are rules of 1-2 meters between people.
Temperature measurements are often taken before entering facilities (e.g. authorities, shops, theaters, means of transport, etc.). If the temperature is too high, access will be denied. For access to many facilities, hand disinfection with the disinfectant provided there is mandatory.
Vaccination campaign
Vaccination status:
• 88% of the over 12 year’s population received the 1st vaccination
• 85,3% of the over 12 year’s population is fully vaccinated
Compulsory vaccination and booster vaccination
An anti-Covid vaccination will apply from December 15, 2021 for the following professional groups:
* Health administration staff;
* School teachers and administrative staff;
* military;
* Police forces (including prison police), public aid personnel.
From December 15th, the third dose (booster vaccination) is compulsory for the following professional groups:
* Medical and nursing staff (these professional groups are already subject to mandatory vaccination)
Corona Traffic Light
Furthermore, the regions are rated according to the traffic light colors.
The government decides on the traffic light color of the individual regions according to the current infection incidence, occupancy of hospital beds, and intensive care beds: white – yellow – orange – red zone
White Traffic Light Region
Abruzzo – Campania – Emilia Romagna – Lazio – Liguria – Lombardy – Marche – Molise – Piedmont – Tuscany – Umbria – Veneto – Trento – Puglia – Basilicata – Calabria – Sardinia – Sicily – Valle d’Aosta
In the white traffic light area, the mask requirement only applies indoors. In all areas it is always mandatory to carry it with you and to carry it in the event of potential gatherings or crowds of people.
Yellow Traffic Light Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Bolzano
In the yellow, orange and red areas it is required to wear the mask outdoors and indoors.
In all areas it is always mandatory to carry it with you and to carry it in the event of potential gatherings or crowds of people.
Orange Traffic Light Region
Valle d’Aosta
Schools, hairdressers and shops are open. Museums are closed. Restaurants and bars are allowed to offer delivery services.
You can move within the region, but not leave your region (except in justified cases such as work, health and other justified cases. A pass (Autocertificazione) must be presented).
It is also compulsory to wear a mask outdoors, the curfew applies from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Red Traffic Light Region
no region
Only shops and markets are open for the sale of daily necessities, as well as clothing and shoes.
Schools, hairdressers and retail are closed. Museums are closed. Restaurants and bars are allowed to offer delivery services.
You are not allowed to leave your place (except in justified cases such as work, health and other justified cases. A pass (Autocertificazione) is to be presented).
It is also compulsory to wear a mask outdoors, the curfew applies from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
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