Italian officials extended the country’s travel restrictions to 60 million people.
... [+]: Italy has put the entire country on lockdown—the most aggressive step taken by any country yet to contain the coronavirus.Monday that no one is allowed to travel to, from or within the country unless it is necessary for work or health reasons, theAll employees are encouraged to stay home and everyone is urged to keep at least one meter away from each other
Bars and restaurants must close at 6 p.m., gathering outside bars to drink is banned and shopping malls must close on weekends, according to theThe military may be used to enforce the lockdown and violations can result in fines and jail time.
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