Green pass at work, indoor masks: what will change from tomorrow 1st May

From tomorrow, Sunday 1 May 2022, a new phase against covid opens with new rules and measures for green passes and indoor masks. Read also Indoor masks, obligation or recommendation: here is where As regards the obligation of indoor masks, the obligation remains until June 15 only in some places, such as hospitals, cinemas and public transport. Even at school, the Ffp2 masks will continue to be used until the end of the school year, as already foreseen by the decree of last March. Indoor face masks, Ffp2 recommended in public workplaces. This is what is foreseen in the circular signed by the Minister for Public Administration, Renato Brunetta, addressed to all public administrations, on the basis of the order issued by the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, which contains the recommendation to use masks in places where closed to the public or open to the public without, however, providing for any specific obligation. It will be the responsibility of each administration to promptly impart the necessary operational measures, taking into account the concrete conditions of the workplace and the methods of carrying out the work performance of its employees.The use of Ffp2 masks is recommended, in particular, for staff in contact with the public without suitable protective barriers, for those in line at the canteen or in other common areas, for those who share the room with “fragile” staff, in the elevators and in cases where the spaces cannot exclude crowds. Cei in a letter to the Italian Bishops, from 1 May to 15 June next, recommends that the faithful continue to use the mask at mass. “The trend of infections – emphasizes the CEI – has been constant for a few weeks and this data leads to confirm the indications of the Presidency contained in the communication of last 25 March, however, pointing out that the use of masks remains, strictly speaking, recommended in all activities that involve the participation of people in indoor spaces such as celebrations and catechesis, while the use of respiratory protection devices of the Ffp2 type remains mandatory for events open to the public that take place indoors in premises similar to cinemas, concert halls and theatrical halls “.” It should be noted, among other things, that starting from 1 May 2022 the Green Pass is no longer necessary for activities organized by the Parishes. Likewise – writes the presidency of the CEI – the Green Pass is not necessary for access to the workplaces of workers and collaborating volunteers “.” In supermarkets there is no longer the obligation to wear a mask, p or the clerk depends on the protocol of the company that may have signed a document with trade or employer associations – explained the Undersecretary of Health Andrea Costa – This may involve the use of the mask but it is a choice no longer dictated by regulatory obligation ” . Green pass The covid decree of 17 March also establishes the elimination of the Green pass for access to the workplace from 1 May. Elimination of the Green pass from 1 May also for bars and restaurants, even indoors; – canteens and continuous catering; – spectator access to indoor shows (cinemas, theaters) and sporting events; – University students; – spas; – indoor sports activities and changing rooms; – conferences and congresses; – training courses; – indoor cultural, social and recreational centers; – public competitions; – gaming rooms, betting rooms, bingo halls and casinos; – face-to-face visual interviews with inmates in prisons; – indoor parties and discos; – means of transport.Until 31 December 2022, however, the vaccination obligation with suspension from work remains for healthcare professionals and workers in hospitals and nursing homes; until the same date, the Green pass remains mandatory for visitors to nursing homes, hospices and hospital wards. For the police, the armed forces, school and university staff, but also the over 50s, the vaccination obligation remains in force until next June 15. Smart working Smart working, the extension has arrived for fragile workers, in public administration and private individuals. In fact, according to the Ministry of Labor, “the amendment, strongly supported by the Minister of Labor and Social Policies, Andrea Orlando, has been approved in the Social Affairs Commission, Andrea Orlando, which extends the protection regime for fragile workers to 30 June. (right to smart working for all the frail and, for specific categories of frail, where it is not possible to carry out work in an agile way, equating to hospitalization), in the examination of the draft law for conversion to decree-law no.24 of 2022 (Covid reopening) “. In addition, the right to smart working has been extended also for parents of children with frailty, as well as, until 31 August, the simplified communication methods for smart working for all workers in the private sector.