Italy extends emergency COVID-19 measures until July 31

After considering an extension of the state of emergency until the end of the year, Italy has extended its emergency coronavirus measures until the end of July. Meanwhile, negotiations about the Recovery Fund continue.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte speaks during a press conference with the German Chancellor (unseen) after their meeting in Meseberg Source: AAP Image/EPA/HAYOUNG JEON

Premier Giuseppe Conte first declared the state of emergency on January 31st, before Italy's first Covid-19-related deaths.

Rome-based journalist Carlo Fusi reports.

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