by InTrieste
The Italian government approved measures to extend the mask mandate on public transport, with the exception of planes, until 30 September.
The decree was signed by Italian health minister Roberto Speranza following a cabinet meeting.
Public transport
Commuters are still required to wear FFP2 masks on buses, trains, subways, trams and ferries.
Cinemas and theaters
From 16 June the mask requirement no longer applies in cinemas, theaters and indoor sporting events.
Compulsory vaccination for over-50s
The covid vaccination obligation for the over-50s is no longer in force as of 16 June.
Schools
Students undertaking Italy’s high-school maturità and terza media exams are not obliged to wear masks but are encouraged to do so.
Workplace
The wearing of masks in public workplaces is no longer mandatory as of 16 June however for private sector workers the mask mandate remains in force until 30 June.
Hospitals
Masks will continue to be obligatory in hospitals, care homes and healthcare facilities, while the covid vaccination obligation remains in place for healthcare workers.
Churches
Separately, masks will no longer be mandatory in churches and holy water fonts can be used once again, according to guidelines issued on Wednesday by Italy’s bishops’ conference.
For official information about the covid-19 situation in Italy see the health ministry website.
