Italy to open up Covid shots to all adults from June 3

Rome: All Italians aged over 16 will be able to be vaccinated from June 3 onwards, the government's COVID-19 commissioner said on Friday, with the country also preparing to extend the campaign to 12 to 15-year-olds.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has so far urged regional health authorities to give priority to the elderly, who are especially vulnerable to the disease. "From 3 June, all regions will be able to open up to all age groups (over 16)," commissioner Francesco Paolo Figliuolo said.