National rules in several countries suggest a growing belief that regional restrictions might not be enough to beat back covid-19. ROME (Reuters) - Italy's government on Tuesday ordered the closure of all schools in areas hardest hit by COVID-19 and extended curbs already in … By Maryam Shah Global News Posted March 8, 2020 8:21 pm . Holidaymakers have been left bewildered by Italy’s new Covid testing rules for arrivals from the UK with some planning to cancel trips to the country. Italy's Prime Minister called for the suspension of cultural events and the venue is sticking to the rules. Going Abroad (from Italy) Start. Coronavirus in Italy: ‘Stringent’ rules, ‘confusion’ as residents describe lockdown. Start. Italy has been put under a dramatic total lockdown, as the coronavirus spreads in the country. Italy is suspending flights from Brazil, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Saturday, in response to a new coronavirus variant. “So we hope that this can help.” Additional lockdown restrictions mandated the temporary closure of non-essential shops and businesses. ... Red zone rules include closure of … More than 87,000 people have died, and the economy has plunged into a record recession. One week later an Italian man repatriated back to Italy from the city of Wuhan, China, … Coronavirus: Italy toughens mask rules and closes nightclubs after scientists warn cases are climbing. The UK variant accounted for 54% of confirmed cases as at 18 February, Italy's government says. Australia reported 90 active cases of COVID-19. If you're planning a trip to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic. Italy's government will extend coronavirus restrictions already in place until after Easter, the health minister said on Wednesday, as Rome plans to speed up vaccination efforts to try to beat the pandemic. Here are the rules its 60 million citizens now have to follow. While Italy looks to have overcome the worst of the coronavirus outbreak in terms of daily infections and deaths, recent hopes of a peak elsewhere in Europe have been dashed in recent days. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that … It follows pressure from local government leaders for an easing of the rules, as the number of new Covid-19 cases reaches its lowest level in more than two months. The Italian government has issued a series of specific rules valid throughout the country. Italy Braces For Third Coronavirus Wave And Introduces New Restrictions ... FDA Approves Pfizer’s and Moderna's Covid-19 Vaccines. COVID-19: Italy closes schools in 'red zone' coronavirus areas amid concerning growth in new variants. Coronavirus: Italy charges nearly 110,000 people for breaking lockdown rules as tougher sanctions introduced. Italy toughens coronavirus measures amid second wave surge. Italy's latest emergency decree, signed by premier Mario Draghi, extends most of the existing covid-19 restrictions and closes all schools in red zones or areas with high infection rates. Italy has issued a new emergency decree with coronavirus restrictions in force from 6 March until 6 April, the day after Easter Monday, amid growing concerns over the spread of highly contagious virus variants . Italy is in a nationwide lockdown because of the coronavirus. In case you are still planning to travel to Italy from a foreign country, you need to refer to the rules and restrictions listed on “Focus: Italian citizens re-entering Italy and foreigners in Italy” of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Entering / Returning to Italy. The rules apply from Monday and last until November 24. Italy is taking a "calculated risk" as it moves to further ease its coronavirus lockdown measures, PM Giuseppe Conte has admitted. Coronavirus: Giuseppe Conte extended lockdown rules to the whole of Italy (Image: GETTY) “But we have sanctions in place and they have already been used. Italy, one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19, has seen its daily cases fall from a high of around 40,000 in November to under 15,000 at present. Italy's government on Saturday ramped up restrictions in five of the country's 20 regions in an effort to head off a rise in COVID-19 cases as scientists warned of a growing prevalence of highly contagious new variants. Coffee bars in Italy are serving customers at tables again, as the country eases Covid-19 restrictions in 15 regions. On 9 March 2020, the government of Italy under Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte imposed a national quarantine, restricting the movement of the population except for necessity, work, and health circumstances, in response to the growing pandemic of COVID-19 in the country. Coronavirus, dieci comportamenti da seguire (opuscolo, .pdf) Previeni le infezioni con il corretto lavaggio delle mani (opuscolo, .pdf) POLMONITE DA NUOVO CORONAVIRUS - Consigli ai viaggiatori internazionali di ritorno da aree a rischio della Cina (in italiano, inglese e cinese) The COVID-19 pandemic in Italy is part of the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The virus was first confirmed to have spread to Italy on 31 January 2020, when two Chinese tourists in Rome tested positive for the virus. Updated March 8, 2020 11:56 pm. Mia Jankowicz. Italy reports more than 2.9 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to Johns Hopkins University's COVID-19 tracking project.