Italy Lockdown

• Italy tightens restrictions on unvaccinated as COVID-19 cases spike

  Italy has tightened restrictions on its unvaccinated population as the country begins to see a rise in infections across the region.

  World

  Dec 6, 2021
  
• England, Greece, parts of Italy return to coronavirus lockdown

  A month-long lockdown is going into effect in England, while four Italian regions, including Milan, designated as 'red zones,' will face a partial shutdown from Friday.

  World

  Nov 5, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Italy to allow all foreign, domestic travel on June 3

  Shops are due to open on May 18 and the government decided that all movement within individual regions should be allowed that same day, meaning people will be able to visit friends.

  World

  May 15, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Quarantined man in Italy serenades neighbours with Slayer

  While under a nationwide lockdown, Enrico Monti, an Italian heavy metal guitarist, took to his balcony to play Slayer's 'Raining Blood' for his community.

  Entertainment

  Mar 16, 2020
• Edmonton woman in Italy describes life in travel lockdown ‘like being in a movie’

  The Italian government is hoping the measure will stem the spread of the virus, which has infected more than 10,000 people and killed more than 600 as of March 10.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020
• Coronavirus: Former Hamilton resident in Italy says people ‘keeping their distance’ during lockdown

  Hamilton-born Tonia Szkurhan says her teaching job and her singing career is on hold in light of the COVID-19 outbreak hitting Rome.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2020
• Former Winnipegger says ‘everyone’s suffering’ as Italy locks down over coronavirus fears

  A former Winnipegger now living in northern Italy says she's seeing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis first-hand.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2020
• Canadians urged to avoid non-essential travel to Italy over coronavirus lockdown

  The measures, announced late on Monday by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, widen steps already taken in the rich northern region of Lombardy and parts of neighboring provinces, restricting movement and banning public gatherings.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2020
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• Coronavirus in Italy: ‘Stringent’ rules, ‘confusion’ as residents describe lockdown

  Travel Canada has issued an advisory urging Canadians to “avoid non-essential travel” to northern Italy due to the spread of the virus.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2020