Italy's national tourism agency Italia Agenzia Nazionale Turismo has announced that beginning 6 August 2021 all persons over the age of 12 must present a health pass in order to access:
- Cinemas
- Theaters
- Exhibitions
- Museums
- Sporting events
- Private parties
- Festivals
- Trade fairs
- Swimming pools
- Gymnasiums
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Pastry shops
In Italy, the announcement produced widespread protests. (See video.)
Nightclubs remain closed to all.
Passes are issued to those who have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, have recently recovered from the disease, or present a negative test taken within the past 48 hours.
The government is also considering making the Green Pass mandatory for travel by plane, train or long-distance bus later this year.
The Italian Green Pass is part of the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate program, recognized reciprocally throughout the EU.
