More than 10 towns in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto, including the town of Codogno (pictured), have ordered a blockade to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic.
More than 10 towns in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto, including the town of Codogno (pictured), have ordered a blockade to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic.
Residents of these towns are required not to leave their homes and must have a permit if they want to enter or leave certain areas.
Residents of these towns are required not to leave their homes and must have a permit if they want to enter or leave certain areas.
Schools, including universities, in the Lombardy and Veneto regions were asked to close for at least a week.
Schools, including universities, in the Lombardy and Veneto regions were asked to close for at least a week.
In the town of Casalpusterlengo, also in the Lombardy region, police blocked the entrance to monitor the blockade and provide information to people about the epidemic situation.
In the town of Casalpusterlengo, also in the Lombardy region, police blocked the entrance to monitor the blockade and provide information to people about the epidemic situation.
A sign warns people to stay home to avoid virus infection at Casalpusterlengo.
Italy is currently the fourth largest outbreak in the world, after mainland China, South Korea and the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
A sign warns people to stay home to avoid virus infection at Casalpusterlengo.
Italy is currently the fourth largest outbreak in the world, after mainland China, South Korea and the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
A fan stood idly outside San Siro Stadium, Milan, capital of the Lombardy region, yesterday, after the match between Inter Milan and Sampdoria of the Serie A championship was canceled to avoid the epidemic.
A fan stood idly outside San Siro Stadium, Milan, capital of the Lombardy region, yesterday, after the match between Inter Milan and Sampdoria of the Serie A championship was canceled to avoid the epidemic.
Tourists wearing protective gear and masks at the carnival in Venice city, capital of the Veneto region, yesterday.
Tourists wearing protective gear and masks at the carnival in Venice city, capital of the Veneto region, yesterday.
People lined up at a supermarket in the town of Casalpusterlengo to shop in small groups of 40 people.
The Lombardy and Veneto regions contribute about 30% of Italy’s gross domestic product.
People lined up at a supermarket in the town of Casalpusterlengo to shop in small groups of 40 people.
The Lombardy and Veneto regions contribute about 30% of Italy’s gross domestic product.
The train station was empty in the town of Codogno on February 22.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged people `not to panic and to follow the advice of health authorities`.
The Covid-19 epidemic has appeared in 34 countries and territories around the world, causing at least 79,570 infections and 2,623 deaths.
The train station was empty in the town of Codogno on February 22.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged people `not to panic and to follow the advice of health authorities`.
The Covid-19 epidemic has appeared in 34 countries and territories around the world, causing at least 79,570 infections and 2,623 deaths.
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