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05 November 2021 "In the European context, Italy's numbers can be considered among the best but it is clear that the WHO alarm must be considered with the utmost attention and requires us to insist on the vaccination campaign". This was stated by the health minister, Roberto Speranza, at the press conference at Palazzo Chigi on the continuation of the vaccination campaign.



"We will work from next week to extend the booster dose to further generations". So the Minister of Health. "We still have to recover on the first doses and accelerate on the third doses, recommended for all the frail regardless of age and for those who have had the single dose J&J and for those over 60". 



"It is clear that the third dose produces an extension of the Green pass, so it is from the third dose that the 12 months are valid", said Roberto Speranza, at a press conference. 



"Minister Speranza has already said that there may be an expansion of the audience" of the categories to be vaccinated for the third dose, for other age groups. Thus, in a press conference the Commissioner for the Emergency, Francesco Figliuolo, at the multifunctional center of Palazzo Chigi.



"The Green pass is a decisive tool for epidemic control because it makes the places where it is used safer and has had an incentive effect for the vaccination campaign. So the government's intention is to continue to use this decisive tool and they are not on the agenda for changes to the way the Green pass is used ". Thus the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza at a press conference at Palazzo Chigi. 



"117 million Green Passes were downloaded this morning, and this number gives the sense of a tool that Italians have learned to use and appreciate". So the Minister of Health at the press conference.



"The government will decide on the state of emergency in the days immediately preceding the deadline. What is visible to all is that the data indicate a growth in the epidemic curve but the government will evaluate just before the expiry of the state of emergency". Thus the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza at a press conference at Palazzo Chigi.



"The masks remain mandatory indoors but must be used in all cases where there is a risk of crowding: it is important to insist on the measures and behaviors that, together with the vaccination campaign, remain fundamental elements to manage this phase of the pandemic". Thus the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza at the press conference. 



As of this morning "86.45% had the first dose of vaccine and 83.3% of vaccinable people who completed the primary course and we are also accelerating on the third doses". So Roberto Speranza. - We are 83.3% vaccinated with full cycle, about 45 million citizens. Those who have done at least one dose are over 46 million equal to 86% to which we can add the 600,000 healed: this brings us to 87.7% of people who have some coverage. To say this during the press conference at Palazzo Chigi is the general and commissioner for the Covid emergency Figliuolo.



"For 2022 we have already optioned doses such that we are able to give the third dose to all those who have completed any type of vaccination cycle, therefore even at high figures. Of those doses there is a portion that will be made available to Covax ". Thus, in a press conference the Commissioner for Emergency, Francesco Figliuolo, at the multifunctional center of Palazzo Chigi. "We are able to ensure all citizens the doses that must be administered", Figliuolo also specified. 



"The third dose is safe and I myself received it without problems" To say this during the press conference at Palazzo Chigi with the general and commissioner for the Covid emergency Figliuolo, is the coordinator of the Cts Franco Locatelli, also present the minister della Salute Speranza. "We need to increase vaccination in those who have not done so and it is important to undergo the third dose as a protection" for the frail, the elderly and medical personnel. "Gatherings and participation in parties must be avoided" if there are no masks and the risk of virus circulation is important ".



"The rules we have are working: at the moment Italy is all white and the color change takes place on the basis of hospital occupation and now no region is in a position to leave the white area. I believe that if we continue to invest in vaccination campaign we will be able to have a shield to better manage the autumn and winter season which is the most critical for viruses. Furthermore, there is an obligation to wear masks indoors and the obligation to outdoors if there is a risk of gatherings ". Thus the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza at a press conference at Palazzo Chigi. 



"Aifa has already taken steps to acquire an adequate quantity of the oral antiviral drug for Covid-19 molnupiravir, authorized in Great Britain. This is so that Italy can also have this weapon at its disposal".

Thus the coordinator of the Cts Franco Locatelli in the press conference.