Military forces across Europe have scaled back operations and imposed stricter rules on personnel to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus among staff who often live and work in close quarters, making them more vulnerable to infection, Reuters reported.

Preventing the virus’ proliferation among the military is important both for national security and because specialist army, navy and airforce units are being drafted in to help governments tackle the virus in many countries.

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Soldiers patrol an empty Saint Mark's Square on Palm Sunday, following Covid-19 outbreak in Venice, Italy, April 5. — Reuters
Soldiers patrol an empty Saint Mark's Square on Palm Sunday, following Covid-19 outbreak in Venice, Italy, April 5. — Reuters

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