Covid-19 rules
All the latest news and practical advice about Covid-19 rules in Italy.
Italy to scrap last remaining Covid quarantine rules
Over three years after Covid self-isolation restrictions were first introduced, Italy looks set to remove its last remaining quarantine rules as health minister Orazio Schillaci described them as ‘largely unobserved’.
Italy’s ex-PM and health minister cleared in Covid investigation
Former prime minister Giuseppe Conte and his health minister were not to blame for Covid deaths in northern Italy when the pandemic first broke out, an Italian court has ruled.
EXPLAINED: Has Italy still got any Covid rules in place?
Italy is blissfully free of Covid restrictions this summer - or is it? Here's what you need to know about the country's few remaining rules.
'Not offensive': Italian minister defends Covid testing rule for China arrivals
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defended the policy of testing all arrivals from China for Covid-19 after Beijing said the policy "lacks scientific basis".
Will Italy bring back some Covid health measures?
The Italian health ministry has warned of a likely increase in case numbers and confirmed that it was considering new restrictions within the country, after last week bringing in a testing requirement for all arrivals from China.
Is the EU likely to reinstate Covid travel restrictions?
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Brussels to discuss the latest Covid situation in China - so could this mark the return of vaccine passports and travel restrictions?
Italy pushes for EU-wide China Covid measures as tests show no new variants
Italy's mandatory testing of visitors from China has not detected any new coronavirus variants, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, as she called for coordinated EU-wide measures.
Why has Italy ordered Covid tests for all arrivals from China?
The Italian government has brought back coronavirus testing requirements for all passengers arriving from China. Here’s what this means and what could happen next.
How tourists and visitors can get a coronavirus test in Italy
Here's how non-residents can get a Covid test while they are in Italy.
How Italy plans to scrap remaining Covid rules by New Year
The Italian government has laid out plans to relax the country's remaining Covid restrictions in a decree set to be approved between Christmas and New Year.
Does Italy have any Covid rules in place for visitors?
If you’re planning a trip to Italy this December, you may be wondering if there are any health restrictions to be aware of. Here’s a quick look at what you should know.
Italy allows suspended anti-vax doctors to return to work
Italian heathcare staff suspended over their refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19 can now return to work, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Monday.
Is Italy’s government planning to scrap all Covid measures?
The new Italian government has announced the end of some remaining Covid health measures. Here's a look at what will - and won't - change.
At a glance: What are Italy's Covid-19 rules this autumn?
Italy has very few pandemic-related restrictions left, but there are still some rules you should be aware of.
Italy eases Covid measures ahead of new government
Italy's outgoing government is easing measures against coronavirus from Saturday despite an increase in cases, weeks before handing over to a far-right administration that has criticised the tough restrictions.
At a glance: What are the Covid-19 rules in Italy now?
Italy has had very few pandemic-related health restrictions in place over summer, but there are still some rules to be aware of.
Italy cuts Covid isolation period as infection rate falls further
The isolation period for symptomatic Covid cases will be cut from seven days to five as Italy’s epidemiological situation improved again, according to an update from the health ministry on Wednesday.
Explained: What are Italy’s Covid rules for schools in September?
After Italy's education ministry confirmed Covid vaccination and mask mandates in schools will not be renewed by September, here's a look at the health precautions in place as school restarts.
Covid-19: Italy's unvaccinated teachers to return to class as rules ease
Teaching staff who refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed back to work in the new school year, Italy's education ministry has confirmed.
Will Italy drop its Covid isolation rule as the infection rate falls?
The health ministry is reviewing its quarantine requirements as the country's Covid-19 health situation improved again this week, according to Italian media reports.
Italy approves fourth Covid vaccine doses for over-60s
Italy has extended the availability of a second Covid-19 vaccine booster shot as infection rates surge across the country.
Fourth jabs and isolation: Italy's plan to control Covid cases this summer
As Italy this week recorded its highest rate of Covid cases since February, what are the government’s plans to contain the spread?
What tourists in Italy need to know if they get Covid-19
Italy is a dream destination for many people, but the spike in Covid-19 cases this summer means visitors could still run into problems. Here is what you need to know.