Marche has asked to be put on
the list of coronavirus infection regions after one case was
reported in the northern Italian coastal region.
"The Marche regional government has asked to be put on the
coronavirus contagion list along with Emilia Romagna, Friuli
Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto and Liguria", said
Emilia Romagna Governor and president of the conference of
regions Stefano Bonaccini.
Meanwhile Premier Giuseppe Conte criticised Marche's decision
to close schools because of the emergency.
"Marche is causing confusion and problems," he said.
"It has deviated from agreed choices, and closing schools has
negative effects," Conte said.
Marche Governor Luca Ceriscioli said "I'm not taking any
steps back" on his decision Tuesday to close schools.
He said that now that the government had formally challenged
the decision, "it will be a chance to see who is right".
"The legal challenge will be useful to all, for the health of
Marche citizens, and it will help the government to make more
consistent decisions".
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