Protests erupted around Italy on Friday as the country’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, one of the strictest in the world, took effect.
Italy’s so-called “Green Pass” mandate took effect on Friday, meaning that workers must show proof that they are either fully vaccinated, tested negative, or recovered from COVID-19 within the past six months.
A Green Pass was already required in Italy to get into many indoor venues such as restaurants, museums, theaters, and some trains.