23 February 2020

Sunday 23 February

2020-02-23

Events

 * Italy has imposed strict quarantine restrictions in two northern "hotspot" regions close to Milan and Venice because of the spread of coronavirus. About 50,000 people cannot enter or leave several towns in Veneto and Lombardy for the next two weeks without special permission. Three people have so far died from effects of the virus. Top flight football matches and other public events, including the Venice carnival, were cancelled. Schools and universities are to be closed in five regions until 01 March.