Thousands of demonstrators marched in Rome and other Italian cities over the weekend to protest against the government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate—one of the strictest in the world.
Starting on Oct. 15, the country’s “green pass” vaccine requirement will apply to private and public sector workplaces, with both employers and employees risking significant fines if they don’t comply. The vaccine passport is already required before entering restaurants, gyms, theaters, and other establishments as well as domestic flights, bus travel, or long-distance train travel.
