The Italian government has set its plans to begin easing the last of its COVID-19-related restrictions beginning April 1.
According to SchengenVisaInfo.com, since no areas in Italy are considered to be highly affected by the virus by the government, starting April 1, it plans on removing the requirement to present a Green Pass—which shows proof of a vaccination, recovery or test certificate—when attending different outdoor public places and venues, such as cafes and restaurants. The report adds that the pass will also no longer be required for entry to touristic sites, such as accommodation facilities, museums and other cultural experiences.
The requirement of needing a valid Green Pass for indoor public spaces is expected to be removed later in April. All restrictions are likely to be dropped by summer, according to the deputy health minister of Italy, Andrea Costa.
In addition, Italy has already eased its entry rules for travelers: All incoming travelers, regardless of whether they are travelling from the European Union or outside, can now enter the country without having to follow additional entry rules, provided that they present a valid vaccination, recovery or test certificate.
According to The New York Times, cases in Italy are up 53 percent over the previous 14 days to nearly 58,000 new cases daily (96 per 100,000). There are additionally over 136 deaths per day on average. Seventy-nine percent of the population is fully vaccinated.
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