by In Trieste
From 6 August the so-called Green Pass health certificate will be required for indoor dining in restaurants and bars as well as to access museums, cinemas, gyms, swimming pools and sports stadiums.
The Green Pass can be downloaded from the Certificazione Verde website or – equipped with the tessera sanitaria health card – people can obtain it from their doctor or pharmacy.
When Italian premier Mario Draghi announced the expanded scope of the Green Pass last Thursday night, it triggered a fierce debate in Italy.
Those in favour believe it will incentivise people into getting vaccinated and reduce the spread of covid-19, while those against the vaccine say they are being penalised for choosing not to be vaccinated.
In the days following Draghi’s announcement, during which he urged people to get vaccinated, Italy has witnessed a wave of protests as well as a surge in vaccination bookings.
As for the foreign nationals residing in Italy (who got their shots in their home countries), the rules are still unclear as to when they will be able to attain the green pass. To contact the health department in Trieste, please see here.
