There are many ways to say hello in Italian. But many Italians argue that it cannot be properly welcomed without a kiss and hug.

Because of the new Corona virus (Covid-19), Italians have had to figure out exactly how to do this, given new government recommendations at the national level looming to combat the spread of the new Corona virus.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is expected to issue a health decree - which will discuss personal contact between other topics - on the advice of scientific advisors "very concerned" about the virus, according to Italian news agency ANSA and other media.

According to reports, Italians will also be urged to avoid shaking hands and kisses, as well as those over 75 years of age are invited to stay at home as much as possible, and the recommendations will greatly affect daily life in a country where two kisses typing on the cheeks is a regular form of greeting among friends, Including men.

Italy suffers from the largest outbreak of the Corona virus in Europe, with more than 2,500 cases recorded as of Tuesday, including 79 deaths.

Experts are considering expanding the closure procedures, currently in place in 11 municipalities in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto, to include other virus-infected communities.

The authorities said that this week will determine whether the first containment measures taken on February 23 are feasible or if more stringent measures are needed.