Italy is taking a step towards
normality on Monday with the easing of its COVID-19 restrictions
following an improvement in the contagion data.
The new regime is starting with the nation's schools and rules
that will ensure fewer pupils have to have lessons via distance
learning.
Indeed, classes will now only go into distance learning if five
pupils test positive for the coronavirus and, even in this case,
students over 12 who have had their third vaccine dose and are
not infected will still be able to physically go to school.
It is estimated that the new rules will enable 600,000 pupils to
return to class from distance learning on Monday.
The government has scrapped the six-month limit on the 'Super
Green Pass', which certifies that are person is vaccinated for
the coronavirus or had recovered from it, for people who have
had the third jab.
It has also halved the length of time unvaccinated people must
spend in quarantine following close contact with a person with
COVID to five days.
Furthermore, the obligation to wear facemasks outdoors will
elapse on Friday in low-risk white zones.
It will also be possible on Friday for night clubs to reopen in
white zones at 50% capacity, although customers will need to
have the Super Green Pass and wear facemasks, except for on the
dance floor and at tables.
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