Mandatory vaccination of all citizens over the age of 50 was decided in Italy by the Draghi government after the end of the cabinet meeting.
Essentially, two avenues have been adopted: for citizens over the age of 50 who do not work, compulsory vaccination is directly required. For citizens, always of the same age, who work (in the public, private sector, trade or elsewhere) the “super green pass” (which requires at least two doses of vaccine) is extended to the use of means of transport and access to theaters , cinemas, cafes, restaurants, stadiums, conferences.
Italians as well as foreigners residing in the country will have until February 15 to adjust to this new decision.
After a long negotiation, in terms of a series of services and businesses that are open to the public (banks, post offices, offices of the Italian Social Insurance Institution, but also hairdressers) the “simple green pass” was adopted. This means that access to clients and policyholders will be allowed to those who have been vaccinated, but also to those who have not been vaccinated.
Part of the Italian unions commented on the measures, stressing that even more courageous decisions are needed and that compulsory vaccination should be extended to new age and occupational categories.
“Two-thirds of coronavirus patients in the ICU and 50% of those admitted to hospital wards are unvaccinated. “We must reduce the number of those who are not vaccinated and, consequently, the number of hospital admissions,” said Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza.
“We are the first to adopt compulsory vaccination for citizens over 50 years of age. As we were also the first to adopt the green vaccinated pass. At the same time, we agreed to have the maximum possible flexibility in terms of strengthening teleworking “, added the Italian Minister of Public Administration, Renato Bruneta.
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