According to Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Italy has authorized a decreto riaperturam, or “reopening decree,” that would gradually phase down the remaining Covid-19 limitations beginning on April 1, 2019.
In accordance with local media, the law will describe the gradual relaxing of the Italian Green Pass beginning on April 1 and its repeal beginning on May 1 in all settings with the exception of hospitals and elderly homes.
A recent recovery from Covid-19 or evidence of a recent vaccination will no longer be required in order to get access to a variety of services, including restaurants, gyms, and even public transportation. The necessity for those over the age of 50 to display a vaccination card in order to access their place of employment will likewise be phased out on April 1 2022.
“These are significant steps that eliminate practically all of the roadblocks that have prevented us from progressing,” Prime Minister Mario Draghi told reporters after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. “I’d also want to express my gratitude to all Italians for their generosity and tolerance throughout the years. We are often seen as lacking a sense of social responsibility, yet in fact, we have performed well throughout this epidemic. “We should be pleased with ourselves,” he remarked.
The state of emergency that allows authorities to sidestep bureaucracy and execute regulations by decree will come to an end on March 31, according to the government. The group of specialists that advises the government on things relating to Covid-19 will be disbanded as of that day, effective immediately.
However, despite the positive news for tourists and residents, the outbreak of the Italian flu looks to be far from ended. Covid-19 infections are on the increase again in Italy, but also in other EU countries like as France and the Netherlands, thanks to a relaxation of anti-coronavirus efforts and the emergence of a new subvariant of Omicron, known as BA.2, which is a new subvariant of Omicron.
In light of the high number of reported instances, Nino Cartabellotta, president of Gimbe, the Italian Foundation for Evidence-Based Medicine, has referred to the government’s intentions to eliminate required indoor masks as “complete and utter absurdity.” Meanwhile, the prime minister has issued a warning to the nation, stating that if the number of reported instances increases, restrictions would be imposed.
Draghi said that “important efforts have been taken toward reopening” the nation. The epidemiological curve, on the other hand, is being closely monitored, and we’re preparing to modify [the measures].”