Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is currently in Italy with his wife, told “America’s Newsroom” Thursday that “Italy itself did not do what President Trump’s trying to do” to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Trump also urged Americans to listen to directives from their local officials, including bans on mass gatherings and social distancing protocols. On Thursday Italy reported more than 12,400 cases, a 22.7 percent increase from the day before, according to information obtained by Fox News. “Italy did not get ahead of this crisis,” Gingrich said on Thursday. People in Italy are allowed to travel for work, medical appointments or to care for family members in need.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2020 19:18 UTC