A 57-year old dentist was uncovered to have been an anti-vaxxer from Italy who attempted to evade the Covid-19 vaccination by covering up his arm with a fake one. He has been reportedly suspended from work as a consequence.
Guido Russo received a scolding from doctors at the Biella vaccination centre, north Italy. On Thursday, Guido Russo wore a foam and silicone arm to get his jab. This was in an attempt to convince officials that he needed a Covid pass in order not have restrictions.
He is currently being investigated for fraud.
When Medics noticed that the silicone texture of the arm didn’t match that of a normal limb (described as a prop for theatre), their suspicions were raised.

Guido Russo received a scolding from doctors in Biella (northern Italy) on Thursday. His jab was performed using a foam and silicone arm in an attempt to convince officials that he would be granted a Covid pass.

After being exposed to the fake Amazon arm that he had purchased, the dentist is under suspicion of fraud.
Russia tried to convince the doctor to inject the vaccine in the silicone arm, even though they knew it was fake.
The man may have tried to trick doctors by giving him a Green Pass, which is a certificate that shows the holder was vaccinated and has not been tested positive or recovered from Covid.
The pass is required to eat indoors in restaurants and museums as well as visit theatres, cinemas, and sporting events.
Russo attempted to use the fake arm during last week’s tightening in Italy of Covid-19 vaccination rules.
Unvaccinated Italians cannot go to theatres or indoor restaurants in order to prevent the spread and promote vaccine skepticism.
Russo, after being exposed to the media, told reporters: “You destroyed my life. Please go away. I will call the police.

Russia tried to convince the doctor to inject the vaccine in the silicone arm, even though they knew it was fake.

The Medics became suspicious when the silicone texture on his arm was not consistent with a regular limb. This silicone arm had been described by the theatre as an actor prop.
Russo was already known for his anti-vaccination stance and a sign on the door to his practice in Biella reads: ‘The presentation of the green pass is exclusively VOLUNTARY.’
Russo was reportedly suspended from the Order of Doctors. However, it is not known if this was due to his position on vaccinations or his illegal attempt to obtain a Green Pass.
Filippa Bua was the nurse that stopped the man from getting the vaccine.
The nurse said that nurses have been dealing with angered residents for many weeks.
Bua stated that he was distinct, just like many other people, and even smiled, something which is rare in recent years.
“It was very emotional because people who don’t want to get the vaccine were showing up, even though it was late in the morning.
She stated that some people are screaming, crying and swearing.

Filippa Bua was the nurse that stopped the man from trying to bypass the vaccine.
Bua said about Russo: “I instantly realised something was wrong. While we may be professionals, I have never experienced such imaginative events.
“When I touched it to feel the rubber foam, I realized it was rubber foam.
The arm looked very much like real skin. However, it had a texture and colour that was suspicious to the health worker. The patient was asked to reveal his entire arm. He was wearing a stage bust, and he tried to tell a joke when he found it.
Bua claimed that Bua asked her to ignore his plan to thwart it and to let him go. She refused to do so and reported Bua to the doctor on duty.
The nurse had earlier told CorriereMy colleagues, and I attempt to lower tension by not allowing our side to be provoked.
“But I’m tired. And just as sad to see the people that don’t know how important it is to protect their lives.
Albert Cirio from the Piedmont region government said, “It’s incredible news. It seems like a joke. But there’s nothing to laugh at: this is a very serious matter.”
He stated that such an act is unacceptable given the suffering and loss of life suffered by the community during the pandemic.
The incident comes as Italy brought in tougher restrictions for unvaccinated people on Monday, excluding them from indoor restaurants, theatres and museums to reduce the spread of coronavirus and encourage vaccine skeptics to get their jabs.
Only people who are granted the “Super Green Pass”, which means that Italians must be double-jabbed, rather than provide a negative Covid result, can fully take part in public life starting Monday.
Italian police will check whether anyone visiting indoor bars, restaurants, concert halls, sporting events, theatres, and other public venues has the super green health card until January 15.
The restrictions follow a steady rise of Covid cases in Italy for the past six weeks, with 15,021 infections recorded on Sunday, and a concern about the new Omicron variant which is believed to be more transmissible than the Delta strain.

At the Roman Forum, Rome’s Sunday entrance, a visitor is required to have his Covid Health Pass checked.

These restrictions are in response to a rise in Covid cases across Italy over the past six week, when 15,021 infections were recorded Sunday. There is also concern about Omicron, which has been shown to be more transmittable than the Delta strain.
Elsewhere in Europe, leaders have rushed in a raft of new lockdown measures and travel bans amid panic over rising cases and the arrival of the Omicron variant.
Germany will ban unvaccinated people from public spaces and lock them down in preparation for Christmas. The French will be required to provide proof of vaccination in order to obtain a Covid pass that allows them access to public areas.
Italy has a higher vaccination rate than its neighbours, with 85 percent of eligible people aged 12 or older being vaccinated and 77% of total population. People in their 40s, 50s, and 30s are the least likely to be vaccinated. Nearly 3.5 million people have not received their first dose.
Silvio Brucaferro from Italy’s National Health Institute said they also belong to the same age bracket that has been hardest affected by the virus.
Austria and Germany move towards mandatory vaccinations. Italy, however, is tightening regulations on unvaccinated people at more social times.
From Monday, smart phone applications that check people’s health pass status will be updated and those who have merely tested negative in recent days for Covid will no longer be allowed into public events or public buildings.
Also starting from Monday, people must have a normal Green health pass – which can be obtained with a negative test result – to access local public transport and stay in hotels.

European leaders panicked at the influx of Omicron and rising case numbers have forced them to rush in new travel bans as well as lockdown measures.
Milan’s prefect stated that people will need to have their health checked before they can board the bus or subway.
Numerous cities such as Milan and Rome are placing orders for outdoor mask mandates to celebrate the holidays.
Officials from the public health department say that vaccinations and prudent public behavior, such as wearing masks when in groups, can help reduce infection rates, especially since winter brings more indoor activities.
One reason the infection curve has not been as steep is because of Italy’s high immunization. This was before there were strict restrictions on the spreading of the delta variant.
“It’s clear that we can’t easily close schools and physical classes after two years’ of the pandemic,” said Gianni Reca, director of prevention at the Health Ministry.
“There are several ways to try and stop the spread of the virus. These include sustainable measures, proper usage of the health pass, as well as taking preventative steps. The vaccinations will be the biggest wager, he stated.