Protests were held in a number of Italian cities against the introduction of new measures requiring proof of coronavirus status to attend indoor events and for teachers, according to Reuters.

More than 1,000 people gathered in Piazza del Popolo in central Rome shouting “No Green Pass!” and “Freedom!”.

Thousands more marched in Milan, with some wearing Star of David badges, like those worn by Jews in Nazi-era Germany, with the words “not vaccinated”, the ANSA news agency reported.

Around 100 people from the “No Vax” movement also gathered in Naples, objecting in particular to vaccinations for children, shouting “Hands off the children” and “Shame! Shame!”.

A security officer scans visitors' Covid-19 certificates before entering the Ancient Colosseum in central Rome on August 6. — AFP
A security officer scans visitors' Covid-19 certificates before entering the Ancient Colosseum in central Rome on August 6. — AFP

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