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Are there New Covid rules for Italy?
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It looks like you have to have a negative PCR test to enter Italy - is anyone able to confirm Puzzled ?

https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
"The new order of the Minister of Health provides that even those arriving from countries on List C will have to present a negative molecular swab performed within 48 hours or rapid antigenic test within 24 hours, along with the certification of vaccination or recovery and Passenger Locator Form. For those who do not have a valid certification of vaccination or recovery, they are required to undergo a 5-day fiduciary isolation in addition to the swab. ... Data ultimo aggiornamento: 10 January 2022." (note: UK is in LIST D)

My daughter has just had Covid, so we had to cancel trip to Austria this week, rebooked (Crystal) for Italy as more straightforward at the time with regards to Covid ...
PCR tests for Covid can come back positive for up to 3 months after contracting it, so I guess we need to try to persuade Crystal ( Mad takes 4+ hrs for phone to get answered Mad ) to rebook yet again.
Was originally meant to be France!!
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The text you've posted says either 48hr PCR or 24hr rapid tests - as it was as far as i understood?
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@simonx, From that link it still says 48hr PCR or 24hr Antigen test, so you don’t need a PCR if you have the 24hr Antigen test?

Edit: I’m hoping that’s the case as I only recovered from Covid last week!
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@simonx, a certificate of recovery from your GP won’t work?

Austria, at least, recognises that a PCR test can produce false positives for weeks, or more, after recovery from infection, and hence accepts a certificate of recovery for entry (under certain conditions). See https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations
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That’s really going to scare the less observant!

The article relates to List C countries (so not the UK) and clearly says PCR or LFT is acceptable.
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rapid antigenic test within 24 hours
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Red Leon wrote:
That’s really going to scare the less observant!

The article relates to List C countries (so not the UK) and clearly says PCR or LFT is acceptable.

The more observant might also note that the quoted article refers to an ordnance of 14th December.
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New restrictions in Italy (Monday 10th Jan) mean you must take a 48hr PCR now if coming from the UK... will they accept a medical certificate of recovery?

https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=4
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@VictoriaSP, where are you reading that? By my reading, the page you've linked says that coming from the UK you need either a PCR within 48hrs or an antigen test within 24hrs.
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@VictoriaSP, The link which you have just provide clearly states an antigen test within 24 hours is sufficient.

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undergo a molecular swab carried out within 72 hours prior to entry into Italy and the result of which is negative, or an antigenic test carried out within 24 hours prior to entry into Italy, the result of which is negative


Unlike a PCR, an antigen test should be negative on recovery (hence their use in the test to release programme).
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@VictoriaSP, from the UK it's 48 rather than 72hrs for the pcr, but the 24hr antigen still fine.
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Tazz2bme wrote:
@VictoriaSP, The link which you have just provide clearly states an antigen test within 24 hours is sufficient.

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undergo a molecular swab carried out within 72 hours prior to entry into Italy and the result of which is negative, or an antigenic test carried out within 24 hours prior to entry into Italy, the result of which is negative


Unlike a PCR, an antigen test should be negative on recovery (hence their use in the test to release programme).


Okay, thanks - misleading wording!

"undergo a molecular swab carried out within 72 hours prior to entry into Italy and the result of which is negative, or an antigenic test carried out within 24 hours prior to entry into Italy, the result of which is negative. In the case of arrivals from the UK and Northern Ireland and British Isles, the molecular swab must be taken in the 48 hours prior to entering Italy"
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From that linked page...

"In the case of arrivals from the UK and Northern Ireland and British Isles, the molecular swab must be taken in the 48 hours prior to entering Italy"...but doesn't say that it HAS to be that test, so the LFT antigen is still ok, yes?

and

"The provisions remain in force until 31 January, 2022."
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@sugarmoma666 the article is dated yesterday 10th January, so current as of then, even if it refers to existing directives which remain applicable.

Does an NHS LFT test count as antigen test for these purposes and do they take your word for it, or do you need to have one under supervision e.g. at the airport?
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simonx wrote:

Does an NHS LFT test count as antigen test for these purposes and do they take your word for it, or do you need to have one under supervision e.g. at the airport?

@simonx, no. You’ll need one certified by a lab.
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simonx wrote:

Does an NHS LFT test count as antigen test for these purposes and do they take your word for it, or do you need to have one under supervision e.g. at the airport?

No, you can't use an NHS LFT for travel. You have to purchase one from a private company.
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@simonx, recommend choosing one that you can do by video and you get the test cert while you're on the call; no nerves waiting for certificate delivery emails! Have used breathe assured successfully before, there are others.
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@simonx, any chance you can edit the title any stop people panicking please.
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I've edited it to avoid any more panic.
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Fingers crossed. If France don't allow us next week, we will be looking at last minute bookings to Italy.
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I’m planning a trip to Italy for the end of January. Does anyone know if you need to have your booster to get into Italy?

I had my second jab at the end of November but I’m not eligible for the booster until the end of February.
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@simonx, As I understand it, this change is for EU countries who now have the same testing criteria/timeframes as the UK to enter Italy. The UK testing requirements/timeframes remain unchanged.
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fafferoo wrote:
I’m planning a trip to Italy for the end of January. Does anyone know if you need to have your booster to get into Italy?

I had my second jab at the end of November but I’m not eligible for the booster until the end of February.


on the NHS app, go to get pass, then travel. It will have an expiration date for your pass. As long as this pass is in date whilst you're there, you're fine and you can get the super green pass that is required in Italy to enter bars/public places etc
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Wow. The wording is crystal clear. It states that for PCR tests it must be within 48 hours of coming from the UK as opposed to 72 hours from other countries. OR a negative Antigen (LFD) within 24 hour is accepted. I do not see at all how the wording is confusing or could be misunderstood. And a very quick search of this forum would have confirmed what is needed including from people who have recently travelled to Italy. So stop panicking!

You need a QR code, and you cannot use NHS LFD tests for this purpose.

No you don't need a booster, vaccine validity is up to 6 months from your last vaccine. If it is longer than that you need to get the booster anyway!
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