Partial lockdown imposed on Italy during Christmas season after surge in cases
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The Italian Government has ordered a partial lockdown for the whole country during most of the Christmas holidays to control the recent increase of COVID-19 cases, especially in the Lombardy, Veneto and Lazio regions.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte stated that while it was a difficult decision, it was necessary, with Italy registering the highest number of deaths during the pandemic with a death toll 67,900 up until 18 December.
Measures include the closure of restaurants and restricting the travelling between regions, amongst others.
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