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Shelley Ruelle Community Guide
Ciao a tutti! I've been living in the Eternal City - Rome, Italy - since 2001. I'm here to welcome you to our community and make it the best place for all our members to help each other plan amazing trips to Italy. Let's share our experiences and tips and get all our questions answered!
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Shelley Ruelle
Hi Mario. I'm so glad you're having a great trip! I'm so glad the information we provided here has been helpful.
My understanding from the notices about the strikes is that they only affect... (More)
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Yes, FFP2 (equivalent to KN95 and N95) masks are readily available throughout Rome. You can find them in pharmacies, tabaccaio shops (the ones with the black and white T over the door), and ... (More)
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Update: the mask mandate was extended until September 30 on all forms of public transport except airplanes; however the government may decide to also extend the mandate for airplanes as disc... (More)

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This is a day trip specifically to tour the Pompeii archaeological park and then return to Rome in the evening. ItaliaTours arranged the day trip because of the fact that it's rather complic... (More)
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You're welcome! :-)
The FFP2 mask mandate is in place until June 15. So just a couple weeks to go.
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Hi Wanda! I'm going to tag our @Traveler Experience Team so they can help you directly with this question. There are many options for train travel from Rome to Venice, so one of our TE agent... (More)
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Yes, that mask is considered an equivalent here in Italy for the FFP2.
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You can read the press release from the health ministry here:
Covid-19, Minister Speranza signs ordinances on masks and foreign travel.
But if you want the original ordinance in Italian, ... (More)
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Hi Francis. No, the mandate wasn't extended. As of October 1, 2022, masks are no longer required on public transport.