(ANSA) - ROME, DECEMBER 07 - The lights of the Christmas tree, donated by the Carabinieri Forestry, Environmental and Agri-food Unit Command, turned on, in the Spallanzani square in Rome.
"The message that we want to launch tonight from Spallanzani is the possibility of returning to live Christmas with joy and serenity - said the director of the institute Francesco Vaia -. We will continue our battle by placing ourselves at the service of the people and we invite citizens once again to get vaccinated. and to respect the measures. Almost 2 years ago we told the Italians do not be afraid, they were the days of the Chinese couple's hospitalization - recalls Vaia -. Today, as then, we tell the Italians do not be afraid, let's get out of the emergency, let's get back to life and let's not go back ".
Present at the ceremony was the regional councilor for health, Alessio D'Amato, who thanked health workers, doctors, researchers, OSS and announced: "we will also leave here at Spallanzani with the first pediatric vaccinations for the 5-11 years old".
For D'Amato, "The lighting of this tree is a symbol. A message of hope and thanks".
Present, among the others, the general.
Antonio Marzo, Commander of the Carabinieri Forestry, Environmental and Agri-food Units.
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