Scenes of the big crowds of Christmas
shoppers that formed in many Italian cities at the weekend have
caused alarm that they could lead to a fresh upswing in COVID-19
contagion.
"The gatherings risk putting all that has been achieved with so
much work in recent months on the line," said Lombardy Governor
Attilio Fontana.
There is speculation that the government could declare all of
Italy a red zone, meaning bars and restaurants and non-essential
shops must close, during some days over the holidays.
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