CNN – If you’re planning to travel to Italy, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The basics
Italy renewed its state of emergency status on December 14 and will remain so until March 31, although the government has suggested it will not be renewed after that. Case numbers are being continuously monitored, and regions are following a traffic light-style system with varying restrictions dependent on hospital capacity and infection rates.New restrictions on entry have been brought in, including testing requirements for EU arrivals for the first time. Entry is largely limited to residents of the European Union, plus a select list of non-EU countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. The entry regulations differ depending on a traveler’s vaccination status and whether they’ve recently recovered from Covid.Since December 6, a tightening of rules means it is now difficult for unvaccinated people to carry out day-to-day activities. Masks must be worn at all times inside and on public transport.From March 1, entry restrictions are set to be eased. See below.
What’s on offer in Italy
This is one of Europe’s big hitters, known for its historic cities of art such as Florence, one-off wonders such as Venice and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome. Incredible food, fantastic wine, unspoiled countryside and a string of beach resorts mean it’s always in demand.
L’état d’urgence prendra fin le 31 mars en Italie
LaPresse – Le but est de « rouvrir tout, le plus vite possible », après plus de deux ans de crise sanitaire, a déclaré M. Draghi lors d’un discours à Florence. L’Italie, qui compte un peu moins de 60 millions d’habitants, a été durement touchée par la pandémie, dès le début de l’année 2020. À ce jour, la COVID-19 y a tué plus de 153 000 personnes, selon les chiffres officiels.
Troisième de la zone euro, l’économie italienne a également beaucoup souffert des conséquences de la crise sanitaire et des mesures de confinement imposées pour lutter contre le virus. Début janvier, la Péninsule avait enregistré un nombre record de 220 000 contaminations par le virus en une journée. Depuis lors, la courbe des nouveaux cas a nettement baissé, et le ministère de la Santé a annoncé un peu moins de 50 000 nouveaux cas positifs mercredi.
