Italy extends its quarantine to the entire country; PM asks residents to stay at home
Published Mon, Mar 9 20204:58 PM EDTU pdated Moments Ago
William Feuer
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Monday he will sign a decree that extends the lockdown of the Lombardy region to the entire country as Italy’s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise.
People throughout the country should not leave their homes other than for work and emergencies, Conte said.
He added that all public gatherings will be banned and sporting events suspended.
Italy will expand the lockdown of the Lombardy region to the entire country, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Monday as Italy’s case count surged, making it the country with the most COVID-19 cases outside of China.
People throughout the country of 60 million should not travel other than for work and emergencies, Conte said. He added that all public gatherings will be banned and sporting events suspended. The decision was made to protect the most vulnerable people in the country, he said, and the measures will take effect Tuesday and last until April 3.
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