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COVID-19: Partial lockdown for most of Italy from Monday: government

The populous northern regions will be designated 'red zones'

Last updated: March 12, 2021 | 22:09

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Via Manzoni, which is usually a busy street in Milan, is nearly deserted on March 11. 2020.

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Rome: Italy's government on Friday announced tough new restrictions for much of the country following a fresh surge in infections of coronavirus that will see schools, restaurants, bars and museums closed.

The populous northern regions including Lombardy, which surrounds Milan, as well as others including Lazio, which surrounds Rome, will be designated "red zones" from Monday, the health ministry said.

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