The new rules will start on Monday (local time) - two days after an Italian holiday when many young Italians go out dancing - and will run until early September. Masks will be required between 6pm and 6am in areas close to bars and pubs and where gatherings are more likely. Our priority must be that of opening schools in September, in full safety," Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Facebook. Speranza on Saturday urged young people to be as cautious as possible as "if they infect their parents and their grandparents, they risk creating real damage". Since its outbreak came to light on Feb. 21, Italy has recorded more than 35,000 deaths.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2020 18:11 UTC