In a nationwide television address, Giuseppe Conte said that a phased lifting of restrictions would begin May 4, and if all goes well, most would end by June 1.
A technician sets up a livestream in Rome's empty Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo church on Sunday. Italy's prime minister has announced a gradual ending of restrictions in the hard-hit country.A technician sets up a livestream in Rome's empty Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo church on Sunday. Italy's prime minister has announced a gradual ending of restrictions in the hard-hit country.
There have been more than 26,000 deaths in Italy from the disease since the country's first cases were reported just over two months ago. On Sunday, Italy reported 260 new deaths, its lowest daily total since March 14. Italy was embarking on an era of"responsibility and coexistence with the virus," Conte told the nation.
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