Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the closure of all Italian businesses, except for food and health. However, "home delivery will remain authorized," he said.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced Wednesday evening that businesses on the peninsula will be closed, except for those in the food and health sectors.

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"We are closing shops, bars, pubs, restaurants," he said in a formal address. "Home delivery will remain authorized." "The effect of the effort will be visible within 14 days," he said.

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