Italy and Greece relax Covid restrictions ahead of tourist season

Air travellers were previously required to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or a recent recovery from the disease (Steve Parsons/PA)

Italy and Greece have relaxed some Covid-19 restrictions, in a sign that life is increasingly returning to normal before Europe’s peak summer tourist season.

Greece’s civil aviation authority announced it was lifting all coronavirus rules for international and domestic flights except for the wearing of face masks during flights and at airports.