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COVID-19 | Four Italian regions, including Milan, put under lockdown

Italian regions are being put under “red-zone” lockdown, with severe limits imposed on the circumstances under which people can leave home, Premier Giuseppe Conte announced on Wednesday night.

The lockdown is aimed at tamping down a surge in COVID-19 infections and preventing hospitals from being overwhelmed with cases. Barring very few exceptions, no one will be able to leave or enter the “red zone” regions.