The Italian government works almost 24 hours a day with the crisis situation around the corona virus. Nearly 4,000 people have been found infected and in the Lombardy region the situation is described as "galloping" and new red zones are being considered. Message coming later today.

In the midst of this emergency comes the news that Nicola Zingaretti, leader of Partito Democratico, Italy's Social Democrats, is infected with the corona virus.

- The doctors have found that I am positive with Covid 19, says Zingaretti in a video message.

"Keep spirits up"

The news came on Saturday morning and means that the leader of one of the country's two government parties is now infected. PD rules Italy together with the party Five Stars.

- I'm fine, but have to stay home for the next few days. I continue from home to take part in the important work that needs to be done. Try not to panic and follow the current recommendations and rules. Keep your fashion up, says Zingaretti.

At the same time, a police officer in the bodyguard around the Lega leader Matteo Salvini, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has been infected.

"I will have it tested if the doctors want it, I will do whatever is required of me," Salvini said in a statement.

Several people put up were infected

A number of high-ranking people in Italian politics, police forces and the judiciary are now infected.

Matteo Renzi, former prime minister and PD leader, now leader of the breakout party Italia Viva, sends a message on twitter to former party colleague Zingaretti.

“Come on Nicola, we're all with you! And with everyone fighting the corona virus. Thanks to all the doctors, nurses, pharmacists and researchers. Everyone united now, everyone! ”.