Italian PM signs decree imposing quarantine
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has signed a decree to impose quarantine and limit movement into and out of large areas of the north, including Milan and Venice. Movements within the region will be allowed only for “non-deferrable” business or health reasons.
The so-called red zone is in Northern Italy and includes Lombardy and several other provinces. The ban of movement begins on Sunday and lasts till 3 April. In this zone, all public gatherings will be suspended and schools, museums and theaters will be closed.
In Europe, Italy is the country worst affected by the new virus, with at least 5,883 people infected and 233 deaths recorded.
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