Italy has placed a dozen towns in quarantine, closed schools and shut down the Venice Carnival following the deaths of three people from coronavirus. Authorities in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto announced the measures as the number of confirmed cases in the country rose above 130.
Italy's health experts haven't been able to trace how the coronavirus got a foothold. The WHO's chief says COVID-19 has the potential to be a pandemic.
Italy is experiencing sustained community spread of respiratory illness (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus. The virus can spread from person to person. Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel.
Italy has placed a dozen towns in quarantine, closed schools and shut down the Venice Carnival following the deaths of three people from coronavirus. Authorities in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto announced the measures as the number of confirmed cases in the country rose above 130.
Italy's health experts haven't been able to trace how the coronavirus got a foothold. The WHO's chief says COVID-19 has the potential to be a pandemic.
Italy is experiencing sustained community spread of respiratory illness (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus. The virus can spread from person to person. Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel.
