Starting October 1, Health pass introduced for entry to Vatican
Written by Sunny Unachi on 21st September 2021
As the world battles recovery from the deadly Covid19, Vatican city is putting up measures in ensuring access to the Vatican requires a pass.
Although all over the world concern is rising on mandatory vaccination.
A health certificate showing proof of immunity from COVID-19 immunity will be required to enter the Vatican as of October 1st, the city state said on Monday.
Residents, workers and visitors will have to carry the co-called “Green Pass” that is already widely used in surrounding Italy, the Holy See said in a statement.
An exception will be made for those attending mass “for the time strictly necessary for the rite”.
The Green Pass – originally conceived to ease travel among European Union states – shows that someone has been vaccinated, has tested negative or has recently recovered from the coronavirus.
On Thursday, the Italian government made it obligatory for all workers to show the certificate as of Oct. 15, in an effort to boost its vaccination campaign.
