Mr. Ivan Bassato:

Several rules were implemented in response to the outbreak of the pandemic. Of course, the most important measure is wearing a mask, which is 100% mandatory, and we check that constantly. The entrance to the terminals is limited only to passengers or operators, for example, to reduce risk. Thermal scanning is in place to look for a specific symptom at the entrance gates. Physical distancing is continually monitored within the terminal. Sanitising protocols are strict and enforced since the very beginning. The efficacy of these protocols is also checked quantitatively.

We now have three areas in the terminal system for antigen testing. One is in what we call landside, for passengers who are leaving Rome and have to be tested. Many countries now have testing requirements in place, so passengers have the opportunity to take an antigen or a molecular test, if they have not done that before reaching the airport. Both services are offered by the public health authorities in relation to the requirement at the destination. Obviously, the result of the molecular testing done at the airport is not given immediately, so passengers have to come the day before.

We have a testing area arriving passengers, especially passengers on the transoceanic corridors. We have a smaller testing area for connecting passengers, because we set up a hub for passengers who did not have the opportunity to test after the first leg and need to be tested during the transit time at the airport. This is mandatory.