"On the fourth dose, the Italian Medicines Agency (Aifa) should meet on April 12 to provide us with the indications that we will then have to accept. To date, it is reasonable to think that we will proceed with the fourth dose for the elderly, the over-80s.
This, to date, is the understanding of the scientific community ".
The undersecretary of health,
Andrea Costa
, said this on Radio Anch'Io, on Radio Uno.
"On the fourth dose the Ema expressed itself and indicated to proceed for the older age groups - he adds -. The Aifa will express itself within days and should be in line with the indications received from Ema".
From May 1st, the anti-Covid rules "will change: there will be a further relaxation for the green pass which, essentially, will no longer be required", he added.
"The only reflection is on the masks indoors whether to remove them completely or keep them in some circumstances," he continued.
"On the masks - adds Costa - I believe that the Italians in these two years have developed a very different awareness and responsibility compared to two years ago. I give the example of outdoor masks: despite the fact that we have removed the obligation for two months now. we continue to see citizens who continue to wear it ".
"As regards the masks inside, we can transform the obligation into a recommendation - concludes Costa - After which there may be particular situations such as in transport, in subways, buses, trains, where perhaps it is better to keep the obligation of masks still for a while'
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