Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has announced new national restrictions aimed at halting the increase of coronavirus cases, including closing shopping malls on the weekends, shuttering museums and limiting movements between regions, according to AP.
Conte outlined the new measures to lawmakers Monday, ahead of a new decree expected soon. He said shopping malls will be closed on weekends, except for food stores, newsstands, drugstores and tobacco shops located inside. He also announced the closure of gambling parlors and video game arcades.
He added that there will be a late evening curfew, but without providing a time. Currently only some regions, including Lazio where Rome is located, have a curfew.
He also said high schools, which are currently on distance learning, can go on full-time distance learning in a bid to help alleviate pressure on public transport.




























