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Italy to Join France and U.K. With Curbs as Cases Hit Record

German Chancellor Merkel appeals to citizens to stay home
Italy mulls new restrictions on bars, sporting events

London, Paris Tighten Rules as Europe Struggles With Virus Spike

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By Sarah Syed, John Follain, Tommaso Ebhardt, and Chiara Albanese

October 16, 2020 at 8:29 AM EDT

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October 17, 2020 at 2:32 PM EDT

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Italy is considering new restrictions on public life as fresh curbs on movement took effect in London and Paris in Europe’s escalating efforts to check its coronavirus surge while limiting economic harm.

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