The second summer of the Covid era will be dedicated to the green pass. The Delta variant pushes infections higher and higher. And in these conditions, to avoid a return to closures, the government has decided to extend the obligation (now limited to residences for the elderly and wedding parties) allowing only those who are immunized or have a negative tampon to enter the most crowded. Especially indoors. Here in 10 questions and answers what changes, based on the Covid decree approved Thursday afternoon in the Council of Ministers.
Where and from when will it be mandatory to enter with the green pass?
The pass will be used from 6 August to over 12s in the white area for access to sport events, exhibitions, congresses, museums, theme and amusement parks, spas, bingo halls and casinos, theaters, cinema, concerts, public competitions. But also to sit at the tables at the closed to bars and restaurants (it will not be necessary to consume at the counter or even outdoors). And in swimming pool, gyms, team sports, spas, limited to activities indoors. The green pass, which is already required to participate in wedding parties, visit relatives in the residences for the elderly and access the emergency room waiting rooms will also allow you to enter the hospital wards to visit hospitalized family members. Discos do not reopen, either outdoors or indoors. The entry into force of the green pass has been postponed for two weeks, to August 6, to give the necessary time to comply with the new rules.
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Will the green pass be valid with one or two doses?
The green pass to access restaurants, theaters, cinemas, swimming pools and the other activities and events listed above will be valid for those who have had at least a dose of vaccine.
What are the other cases in which the green pass is issued?
The green certification is issued not only to the person who has been vaccinated against Covid but also to those who have obtained a negative result on the molecular / antigen test or are cured of Covid. The duration of the green certification in the event of recovery is six months from the date of healing from Covid. In the event of a negative swab, the certificate is valid for forty-eight hours from the execution of the test. The green pass lasts nine months after completing the vaccination cycle with the second dose.
Are there any discounts on tampons?
Yes. The Extraordinary Commissioner will define, in agreement with the Minister of Health, a protocol with pharmacies and other health facilities to ensure the administration of rapid antigen tests at a controlled price until 30 September 2021. The aim is above all to facilitate minors between the ages of 12 and 18.