Italy ends COVID-19 state of emergency

Hoorah! Italy has begun to phase out its COVID-19 restrictions, ending a state of emergency public authorities declared more than two years ago. “A new phase is beginning … this does not mean that the pandemic is over. there is no ‘off’ button that magically makes the virus disappear,” Health Minister Roberto Speranza told the newspaper la Repubblica.

Rules have been eased for travellers to Italy, one of the world’s top tourist destinations. However, visitors still need to show COVID-19 health certificates and to complete a passenger locator form.