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'No Green Pass', Italians protest against Covid health passes

The Italian government, looking to contain a fresh surge in coronavirus cases, announced that proof of vaccination or immunity from Covid-19 would soon be mandatory for an array of activities, including indoor dining and entering places such as gyms, pools, museums and cinemas.
Last Updated 28 July 2021, 14:59 IST
Thousands of people protested in cities across Italy against the government's introduction of restrictions on unvaccinated people as Rome tries to slow an upturn in Covid-19 infections. Credit: AFP Photo
Thousands of people protested in cities across Italy against the government's introduction of restrictions on unvaccinated people as Rome tries to slow an upturn in Covid-19 infections. Credit: AFP Photo
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The vast majority were not wearing masks. Credit: AFP Photo
The vast majority were not wearing masks. Credit: AFP Photo
The Green Pass, which is an extension of the EU's digital Covid certificate, will be required from August 6 to enter cinemas, museums, indoor swimming pools or sports stadiums, or eat indoors at restaurants. Credit: AFP Photo
The Green Pass, which is an extension of the EU's digital Covid certificate, will be required from August 6 to enter cinemas, museums, indoor swimming pools or sports stadiums, or eat indoors at restaurants. Credit: AFP Photo
Police officers block protesters outside Milan's City Hall. Credit: AFP Photo
Police officers block protesters outside Milan's City Hall. Credit: AFP Photo
Protestors take part in a demonstration against the introduction of a mandatory
Protestors take part in a demonstration against the introduction of a mandatory
Protestors interact with police officers during a demonstration against the introduction of a mandatory
Protestors interact with police officers during a demonstration against the introduction of a mandatory
The leader of the far right Forza Nuova party, Giuliano Castellino, speaks to supporters during the protest in Rome. Credit: AFP Photo
The leader of the far right Forza Nuova party, Giuliano Castellino, speaks to supporters during the protest in Rome. Credit: AFP Photo
A proposal to make the pass mandatory for travelling by train, coach or plane is expected to be re-evaluated in September. Demonstrations had been announced on social media in at least 80 cities. Credit: AFP Photo
A proposal to make the pass mandatory for travelling by train, coach or plane is expected to be re-evaluated in September. Demonstrations had been announced on social media in at least 80 cities. Credit: AFP Photo
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(Published 28 July 2021, 10:33 IST)

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