By Chris Jewers For Mailonline and Associated PressPublished: 08:39 EDT, 23 July 2021 | Updated: 10:44 EDT, 23 July 2021Italians will need Covid 'green passes' showing proof of vaccination or negative tests to access various venues, the government has confirmed. With daily COVID-19 cases sharply rising again, the passes will give access to gyms, museums, movie theaters, the inside of restaurants and other venues. Premier Mario Draghi's government approved a decree on Thursday ordering the use of the so-called 'green' passes starting on August 6. Pictured: A woman shows Italy's Covid-19 Green Pass (file photo). Some have protested against the use of the green pass, with people taking to the streets of Turin on Thursday night to protest its use.

Source: The Nation July 23, 2021 13:30 UTC