Italy PM Conte extends nationwide lockdown to May 3

Late Friday, Italian Prime Minister (PM) Giuseppe Conte spoke to media and put rest to the recent chatter about the lockdown extension, as the coronavirus risks show no signs of abating.

PM Conte announced that the nationwide lockdown will be extended to May 3.

Additional comments

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Extension also valid for businesses.

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