Italy is one of the European countries that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
The country is in a national emergency and the number of infected people has risen rapidly in recent days.
Today, information is expected about new restrictions to reduce the spread of infection in the country.
- There are many who are afraid of the virus, but there are also many who are afraid that it will be too harsh restrictions, says Jennifer Wegerup, SVT's correspondent in Italy.
Hear more about the expected restrictions in the clip.