Health Minister Roberto Speranza said
Friday that the government has not made any decisions so far on
new measures to combat a big rise in COVID-19 cases.
"No decision has been taken at the moment," Speranza said.
"I read a load of reports (about this) but we are here analysing
the figures and we will discuss things with the regional
governments".
Premier Giuseppe Conte's executive has already brought in a
series of new measures via decree, making it obligatory for
people to wear facemasks outdoors, and no longer just in
enclosed public spaces, and forcing bars and restaurants to
close by midnight.
Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said earlier on Friday that
he had asked Conte to hold a meeting as soon as possible to
decide on new anti-coronavirus measures.
There was speculation that these could include a further
crackdown on nightlife, possibly with a curfew, and distance
learning for middle- and high-school students.
Speranza said he was hopeful Italy could turn the situation
around.
"Italy showed that it was a great country in February, March and
April," he said.
"We must use that as a starting point.
"We have to have the strength to bring down this worrying curve
again".
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