Italy to relax entry rules starting February

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Travelers to Italy can expect relaxed corona entry rules starting in February. Starting Feb. 1, travelers from EU countries will only need either a negative corona test or proof of vaccination or convalescence; travelers from EU countries will only need a negative corona test or proof of vaccination or convalescence when coming to Italy, according to a Health Ministry spokesman. Health Minister Roberto Speranza has signed an order to that effect, he said.

The proofs are also called “green passports” in Italy. QR codes for vaccination also apply in Italy. Previously, all travelers, including corona vaccinated and convalescents, also had to show a negative corona test.

In the country of about 60 million people, the numbers of new daily infections with the virus remain high. Yesterday, authorities reported about 167,000 infections within one day. According to media reports, the government is currently considering suspending the expiration date of the vaccination certificates of those who have received the booster vaccination.