Italy is imposing a lockdown on about a quarter of its population. The move comes after its coronavirus death toll reached 366 — a rise of 133 in one day.
7,300 people had been sickened and 366 had died — an uptick of 133 dead from the day before.
People may dine out at restaurants, drink in bars, exercise in gyms and shop in stores but only if managers guarantee patrons remain just over three feet apart."In case of violation, the activity will be suspended," the government said in a statement.
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