Italy was hit hard by Europe's first wave during the corona pandemic.
Today, there are some of the world's strictest rules for keeping infection under control.
Since October 15, Italians must show a negative PCR or antigen test or covid pass, often called a green pass, in order to work.
Before the demands came into force, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in loud protests, but several surveys show that most Italians support the harsh demands.
"Can finally work"
One of them is the gym owner Marco Marciano who has opened his gym and now only allows those who have covid certificates to enter.
- We had to keep closed for a long time.
Now we can finally work and we reopened with enthusiasm, so I welcome the covid evidence.
According to Marco Marciano, visitors to the gym also appreciate the new rules.
Previously, many did not want to train if there were unvaccinated on site, but now customers have returned, he says.
- I believe that with this solution, with many vaccinated and requirements for covid evidence, we are safe.
Over 80 percent fully vaccinated
Over 80 percent of all Italians over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated.
But the new rules further strengthen both safety and preventive work in public places and in the workplace, writes the Italian ambassador in an email to the Foreign Office.
"On the one hand, it has helped to significantly increase the number of vaccinated /.../ on the other hand, it has made it possible for people who do not want to be vaccinated to live and work normally, by showing negative PCR or antigen tests," writes Ambassador Vinicio Mati.
Click on the clip to hear Marco Marciano about Italy's new rules and see more about Italy's fight against the virus in tonight's Foreign Office: The vaccine dictatorship on SVT Play from 7.30 pm and on SVT2 at 9.45 pm.