The Italian government has announced a policy to expand the scope of strict regulations, including restrictions on going out during the day, from the 15th following the spread of the new coronavirus mutant virus.
In Italy, the number of infected people reported in the past week has increased by nearly 15% compared to the previous week, and health officials believe that the mutant virus spreading in Europe is causing the spread.
"It's been more than a year since the crisis, but unfortunately we are facing a new wave of infection," said Draghi, who visited a vaccine center near the capital city of Rome on the 12th. Clarified.
Specifically, it plans to extend the strictest regulatory measures currently in place in the three states to other states, with local media reporting that it includes more than half of the states, including Lazio, where Rome is located. I am.
In these states, in addition to the curfew that has already been introduced, going out during the day is restricted as in last spring, restaurants and most retail stores are basically banned, and schools are also prohibited. All will be closed.
On the other hand, Italy has temporarily suspended the vaccination of AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured at a specific time because it has been reported to have serious health effects after vaccination.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Draghi emphasized that it is "only a precautionary measure", and proceeded with vaccination of AstraZeneca vaccine and vaccines made by other companies as planned, and the number of vaccinations per day is now 17 It is said that it will be tripled from 10,000 times.