Italy Limits Travel, Bans Public Gatherings Across Whole Country
A general view shows a cafe terrace on Piazza del Duomo by the cathedral in downtown Milan on March 10, 2020. – Italy imposed unprecedented national restrictions on its 60 million people on March 10, 2020 to control the deadly coronavirus, as China signalled major progress in its own battle against the global epidemic.
Since the COVID-19 disease first emerged in China late last year, Italy has become Europe’s hardest-hit country and has seen a rapid rise in cases to more than 9,000, with 463 deaths so far. Religious institutions will also stay open, as long as people can stay the same distance from each other — but ceremonies such as marriages, baptisms, and funerals are banned.The measures extend a quarantine zone that Italy had imposed on Sunday for its industrial northern heartland around the cities of Milan and Venice.
Anyone who wishes to travel is now required to fill out a standardised form justifying their reasons and submit it to authorities at train stations and airports, as well as at major roads between cities. All ski resorts were out of action and cinemas, museums, nightclubs, and similar venues must remain shut after being ordered to close their doors over the weekend, the decree said.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buhari Expresses Condolences Over Coronavirus Outbreaks In Italy, Iran And South KoreaBuhari Expresses Condolences Over Coronavirus Outbreaks In Italy, Iran And South Korea.
Read more »
Italy Orders 22mn Masks To Combat Coronavirus SpreadItaly Orders 22mn Masks To Combat Coronavirus Spread.
Read more »
Italy orders 22 million masks to combat coronavirus spread
Read more »
Coronavirus: No cause for panic - Buhari tells Iran, Italy, South Korea - Daily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari Sunday, sent messages to Presidents Hassan Rouhani and Moon Jae-in of Iran and South Korea respectively, and the Prime Minister
Read more »
Coronavirus Kills 233 In Italy, Sports Minister Demands Serie A SuspensionCoronavirus Kills 233 In Italy, Sports Minister Demands Serie A Suspension
Read more »