Previously, Italy has had a restrictive policy against Northern Italy, but now the ban on public use applies throughout the country. It is the government behind the decision.
It hits hard against not least Serie A and Champions League matches to be played in the country. Only this weekend, nine Serie A matches will be played without an audience. In the Champions League, Juventus from Turin will play the eighth return to Lyon on March 17.
107 deaths have been found and over 3,000 are infected in the country, which is the hardest hit in Europe. All schools and universities in the country will remain closed for at least March 15, writes the AP.