This is a record since the pandemic broke out, the Italian health authorities reported on Saturday. On Friday, 50,599 infections were registered in 24 hours. 144 coronavirus-related deaths were reported on Saturday, up from 141 the day before.
Almost a million smears were taken in the past 24 hours, which is also a record since the pandemic began. 5.6 percent of those tested were positive. 1,071 corona patients are in the intensive care units of the Italian hospitals.
Mask compulsory outdoors
In view of the increasing number of corona infections, the Italian government decided on Thursday to shorten the validity of the vaccination certificate from nine to six months from February 1, 2022. In addition, the minimum period for administering the third dose of vaccine will be shortened from five to four months after the second vaccination.
The government introduces mandatory outdoor masks. In addition, wearing an FFP2 mask in cinemas, theaters, museums and at sporting events and stadiums as well as in public transport – including local transport – is to be made mandatory.
Source: Nachrichten
