Italy hit by largest coronavirus outbreak outside Asia - video
(The Guardian Italy)

Giuseppe Conte says cases of the the Covid-19 virus in Italy have risen dramatically in the past two days. The prime minister told a press conference Italy would not try to suspend the Schengen treaty as such a measure would be disproportionate.Schools in Milan will be closed, however, and people will not be allowed in and out of affected areas. Social and sporting events in Lombardy and Veneto have also been cancelled. As of Sunday morning, there were 89 confirmed coronavirus cases in Lombardy - with two in its industrial centre, Milan - 16 in Veneto, three in Piedmont - including two in Turin - and two in Emilia-RomagnaItaly brings in draconian measures in effort to halt coronavirus spread Continue reading...