The restrictions announced Sunday stop short of a curfew like those imposed in Paris and other major French cities. But Italian mayors can close public squares and other gathering places after 9:00 p.m., permitting access only to reach homes or businesses. Gyms and public swimming pools may remain open -- but Conte said they would be closed in a week if they don’t do a better job of following restrictions. But there are allowances for high schools to open later, and hold afternoon shifts, to ease pressure on local transport. New confirmed infections in Italy have doubled in a week to more than 10,000 a day amid increased testing.-AP

Source: The Standard October 19, 2020 00:11 UTC