Italy tightens restrictions after recording a record number of COVID-19 cases

Italy imposes new restrictions to limit the spread of the Corona virus, starting today, including the closure of cinemas and theaters, after record numbers of new infections were recorded, according to the office of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

Cinemas, theaters, gyms and swimming pools will be closed, while bars and restaurants will have to close their doors at 18:00, according to the measures that have been adopted despite the demonstrations that took place in recent days, especially in Rome.

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