After a rather slow rollout, Italy takes its vaccination strategy one step forward and allows for companies to get their workers anti-Covid jabs. Alongside workers’ unions, the government signed today a specific protocol which allows for employees who want to get vaccinated to be able to get a dose through to their firm.

The agreement is going to complete the anti-coronavirus safety protocol already adopted by Italian companies over the last months, and it is supposed to speed up vaccine penetration efforts in the country. Vaccinations among workers will start in May and they will run parallel to the national vaccination strategy. Participation will be voluntary for firms and employees alike.