ORLANDO, Florida: Italy was the first Western democratic country that faced the COVID-19 crisis.
Despite some opposition, Italians support these measures, even when they come with a degree of discomfort or extra steps.As of Aug 6, the government requires individuals to present the “Green Pass” – Italy’s extension of the European Union Digital COVID Certificate – to attend large events, dine indoors, access gyms and more.
As soon as Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced the Green Pass requirements on Jul 22, several regions registered record bookings for vaccine appointments, including Abbruzzo, Lazio, Lombardia, Piemonte and Toscana.PROGRESS IN THE VACCINATION ROLLOUT Italian COVID-19 Emergency Commissioner, General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, has set a goal of 80 per cent of eligible persons vaccinated by the end of September. According to Giovanni Rezza, the Health Ministry’s Director of Prevention, that would allow the country to get back to “pseudo-normality” within the first months of 2022.
Regional governors strongly support these latest changes in the colour system because they account for not only the total number of infections and hospitalisations, but also the overall severity of the pandemic in the region.In addition to the Green Pass, several requirements remain in place, such as mask wearing and social distancing when indoors, and social distancing even when outdoors. When it is not possible to maintain social distancing outdoors, then masks must be worn.
Outdoor mask mandates are now limited to situations where social distancing is not possible, such as during sport events or in line when entering museums. I’ve noticed, however, that many people are choosing to wear masks on the streets as well as indoors, even when not mandated.
From what I have read,from the 6 August 2021 till recent,the 7 days average death rate in Italy has doubled from 20 to 46 so maybe this is this “collateral damage” 🤔🤔