Italian Governor: I Was Called ‘Racist’ for Wanting to Test China Travelers in February
An Italian governor said he was called “racist” by his colleagues for wanting tests for travellers from China in early February.
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Coronavirus: Italy Sees Worst Day Yet, 969 Dead in 24 Hours; Death Toll Exceeds 9,000
Italy has hit its highest daily coronavirus death toll yet; 969 people have died in the last 24 hours alone, bringing the nation’s overall death toll from the virus to 9,134 as of Friday — an increase of 11.9 percent in one day.
Italian Governor Warns: Soon Hospitals Won’t ‘Be Able to Help’ Coronavirus Patients
An Italian governor is warning citizens to “stay home” because soon hospitals “will no longer be able to help those who get sick”.
Leader of Italy’s Democratic Party Infected with Coronavirus
Nicola Zingaretti, leader of Italy’s Democratic Party and governor of the nation’s Lazio region, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Zingaretti — who is the first leading politician in Italy to have come down with the virus — took to social media on Saturday to inform the public not to worry, assuring the Italian people that he is “fine.”
Italian Governor Quarantines Himself After Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The president of Italy’s Lombardy region announced that he will quarantine himself after discovering that one of his staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Italy Region Head Says ‘Discriminatory’ Nations Shouldn’t Be in EU
The populist League president of a region with the highest Coronavirus cases has slammed EU states for discriminating against his region.
