People who are yet to receive a coronavirus jab in Italy are now restricted from accessing public places as the European nation tries to curb the soaring cases of the pandemic.

According to authorities, those who want to travel using public transport, or even visit coffee shops, hotels, gyms and a number of other everyday venues will have to show that they are vaccinated or they have recovered from a recent coronavirus infection.

Previously, proof of a negative test was just enough to access the above mentioned services.

In December 2021, people in the country were informed that vaccination or proof of recent recovery would be needed to go to sports events, music concerts and indoor restaurants.

Italy reported over 100,000 COVID-19 infections last month, a figure that went over 155,000 just on Sunday.

Over 86 percent of people in the European nation have been vaccinated with those aged over 12 being fully vaccinated and nearly 75 percent of those eligible having received a booster shot.

But two million of the country's 60 million people are currently infected with the virus, a situation that is hitting essential services.

Transport, health, and schools are among the worst-affected, with many workers isolating.

(With input from agencies)