Italy delays the opening of ski slopes due to the high number of infected by the coronavirus – EU

Italy has postponed the opening of its ski resorts until January 18 compared to the originally scheduled date: January 7. This was announced today by the Health Ministry, emphasizing the government’s concern over continued coronavirus infections, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.

Like many European countries, Italy closed its ski slopes during the Christmas and New Year holidays as part of a package of measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Although the number of daily cases has dropped from about 40,000 in mid-November to just over 20,000 now, the infection has increased in recent days and hundreds of people continue to die every day. The official death toll in Italy so far is about 75,000, the highest in Europe and the fifth in the world, according to Reuters.

Italy reported 22,211 new infections and 462 deaths from COVID-19

Today’s data from the Italian Ministry of Health shows another 364 deaths from coronavirus compared to 462 yesterday. Today, 11,831 newly infected people were reported, compared to 22,211 yesterday.

The ministry clarified that the closure of the ski resorts has been extended at the request of regional leaders and follows the advice of health experts.