All of Italy facing Coronavirus lockdown
BBC
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Italy is extending its strict coronavirus quarantine measures, which include a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country.
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that people would only be permitted to travel for work or family emergencies.
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He said the measures, which come into effect on Tuesday [March 10, 2020], were to defend the most fragile members of society.
Italy's coronavirus death toll jumped on Monday by 97 to 463. It is the worst-hit country after China.
In a televised address on Monday, Mr Conte said that the best thing for the citizens of Italy was to stay at home.
He added that all sporting events - including football matches - were being suspended nationwide.
The restrictions are similar to those earlier applied to the worst affected Lombardy region, and 14 other provinces.
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