Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is planning to announce the new measures on Sunday, according to a statement from his office. The increased restrictions come as new cases hit daily records across much of Europe. Italy reported 10,925 new infections on Saturday, the U.K. had 16,171 and Germany posted 7,695. Belgium, which has the most cases per-capita in Europe except for the Czech Republic, went for national measures. “Everyone is worried about a second, full lockdown," said Natalie Diaz-Fuentes, co-owner of London’s Santo Remedio Mexican restaurant and bar.

Source: Mint October 17, 2020 15:45 UTC