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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Sunday the tightening of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus, which include the temporary closure, as of Monday, of cinemas, theaters, gyms and swimming pools, writes Agerpres.
At the same time, bars and restaurants will no longer be able to receive customers after 6:00 p.m.
The measures, which are valid for one month until November 24, come after the publication of new record figures on coronavirus contamination and despite opposition from regional governors and protests against the restrictions. The latest count indicates about 20,000 new cases of contamination in 24 hours, and the total since the start of the pandemic exceeds 500,000, with 37,000 deaths.
On the other hand, schools and kindergartens will remain open in Italy, and 75% of secondary and university courses will be held online.
At the same time, the population is urged to avoid public transportation and travel outside the community as much as possible.
Editor: Iulia Iancu
