Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte announces new restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photo / APFour Italian regions are being put under "red-zone" lockdown, with severe limits imposed on the circumstances under which people can leave home, Premier Giuseppe Conte announced. The lockdown is aimed at tamping down a surge in Covid-19 infections and preventing hospitals from being overwhelmed with cases. Barring very few exceptions, no one will be able to leave or enter the "red zone" regions. Barber shops and hair salons can stay open, although other non-essential shops in the "red zone" must close.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2020 00:24 UTC