Italy reimposes anti-COVID-19 restrictions, extends state of emergency until Jan. 31
ROME, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Strict anti-COVID-19 measures including the mandatory use of face masks everywhere will be reintroduced in Italy, starting on Thursday, in an effort to curb a rising trend in infections registered in the latest weeks.
The decision was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, after a meeting in which the cabinet passed a specific decree that will keep such rules in place until Oct. 31 at least.