Prognosis
Italy Tightens Virus Restrictions as Cases Surge on U.K. Strain
- More than 50% of new virus cases in Italy tied to variant
- Curfew and ban on regional travel extended until April 6
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Italy’s government has expanded restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus as the country faces a surge in cases.
The measures are the first approved by Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s new administration. They’ll take effect starting March 6 and remain in place until April 6, and include an extension to travel restrictions between regions as well as to a nighttime curfew, said Health Minister Roberto Speranza on Tuesday during a press conference in Rome.