Spread of new coronavirus infection Strengthening measures in European countries March 2 9:29
In Europe, where the spread of the new coronavirus is widespread, measures are being strengthened in many countries. In Italy, where there are nearly 1,700 infected people, measures to block some municipalities will be continued for the time being, and schools will be closed in areas where outbreaks have been confirmed.
In Europe, cases were infected late last month in Lombardy, northern Italy, and more than 20 countries have been confirmed so far.
In Italy, the number of infected people increased by more than 500 people a day from the previous day, to 1694 people and 34 people died.
The Italian government on Tuesday announced that it would continue with measures that had virtually blocked 11 municipalities in the northern provinces that had been infected for more than a week for the time being. In areas where was confirmed, school closure measures taken late last month will be extended to the 8th of this month.
In addition, if bars and taverns in these areas are open, customers in the store should be able to sit at least one meter apart.
In France, where the number of infected people has reached 130, the government has taken measures to close schools on January 1 in municipalities near Paris where outbreaks were confirmed.
In addition, more than 5,000 events have been canceled across France, and measures are being taken to reinforce measures such as kissing cheeks and calling for self-restraint during greetings.