Chinanews.com, February 24th. According to the "Central News Agency" report, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia across Italy has exceeded 150, and the threat to the borderless Schengen area has gradually increased. The European Union has expressed close attention to the Italian epidemic and affirmed that the country has adopted Measures such as city segregation.
According to reports, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia nationwide in Italy on the 23rd has risen to 157, and three people have died. In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the Italian government ordered the closure of 11 cities and towns in the territory. The city closure measures may last for several weeks, and more than 50,000 people live in these towns.
EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said she was watching the situation in Italy closely and commended Italian authorities for taking prompt and effective action.
Kiliyadez emphasized that the virus knows no borders. Only international cooperation and coordination can contain the virus, and the EU stands ready to provide support.