Health Minister Roberto Speranza has
appealed to the Italian public to stay at home as much as
possible amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 contagion.
"The situation is extremely serious," Speranza told La7
television.
"It's necessary to say how things are. The (contagion) curve is
rising. The effort of each one of us is needed.
"It is necessary to raise the level of attention.
"We are working day and night to avoid a lockdown.
"A remedy is needed fast. I ask people to avoid needless
movements, avoiding going out when it is not necessary.
"We must to bring down the curve".
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