Entire country of italy will face more restrictions over coronavirus

Italy has been one of the countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government has been taking measures to try to slow the spread of the virus. On October 6, 2020, the Italian government announced that the entire country would be placed under a new set of restrictions to try to contain the spread of the virus.

The new restrictions, which went into effect on October 6, include:

  1. A nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am, during which people are not allowed to leave their homes except for work, health reasons, or other essential activities.
  2. The closure of all bars, restaurants, and cafes, except for take-out and delivery services.
  3. The closure of all gyms, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities.
  4. The closure of all cinemas, theaters, and concert halls.
  5. The closure of all museums and cultural institutions.
  6. The suspension of all sporting events and competitions.
  7. The suspension of all public gatherings and events, including weddings and funerals.
  8. The requirement that all people wear masks in public, both indoors and outdoors.
  9. The requirement that all people maintain a social distance of at least one meter from each other in public.
  10. The suspension of all non-essential travel to and from Italy, except for essential workers and people with urgent family reasons.

These restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least 30 days, and may be extended or modified as needed. The Italian government has also announced that it will be increasing the number of COVID-19 testing centers and contact tracing teams to try to identify and isolate people who have been infected with the virus.

It's worth noting that these restrictions are not unprecedented in Italy, which has been under various levels of lockdown since March 2020. The country has also been implementing a "smart lockdown" strategy, which involves targeting specific areas and populations with stricter restrictions to try to contain the spread of the virus.

Overall, the goal of these restrictions is to try to slow the spread of the virus and prevent the Italian healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.