by In Trieste
Italy is to retain the obligation to wear masks on public transport and in some indoor public settings until 15 June, the government said last week.
The obligation to wear masks will remain until 15 June on all forms of public transport, in hospitals and nursing homes, in cinemas and theaters, at concerts and indoor sporting events, and in schools and universities, reports Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore.
With the exception of hospitals and care homes, the wearing of masks in both the public and private workplace from 1 May onwards is “only strongly recommended“, health undersecretary Andrea Costa told news agency ANSA.
For official information about the covid-19 situation in Italy (in English) see the health ministry website.
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