Based on the projections of the Italian National Institute of Health, which were widely discussed at the Italian Prime Minister’s meeting Mario Draghi along with six ministers from his government, By mid-March in Italy, the British variant of the virus will account for the majority of COVID-19 infections.
Already at this stage, it accounts for 30% of the new cases Covid 19. As has been reported, there was no direct mention today of the possibility of further reopening of businesses and commercial activities. However, according to many commentators, it has been confirmed the Draghi government's intention to implement restrictions and preventive measures at the local level in areas where infections are on the rise.
At the same time, experts advising the Italian government are reported to have insisted that, before any decision is made to ease protective measures (as requested by some of the government’s coalition partners), the potential consequences for public health must be taken into account.
Tomorrow, Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza will brief Parliament on how the new government intends to renew measures and restrictions related to the coronavirus, following the expiration of the current decree on March 5.
