Italy’s premier is urging people not to hoard food, saying they don’t need to because stores where they can buy it will remain open. Premier Giuseppe Conte made the comments late Wednesday as he announced closures of most stores around the country in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Restaurants will also close but will be allowed to make home deliveries. Gas stations were not included in the order mandating which businesses will be forced to close and Conte announced no new restrictions on using public transportation, used by many Italians. Under earlier rules set for the nationwide lockdown, people are allowed to travel for work, medical appointments or to care for family members in need.-AP

Source: The Standard March 12, 2020 02:09 UTC