Italy on alert: record cases and sharp increase in deaths from coronavirus

Italy super for the first time the 40.00 cases of coronavirus in one day and recorded the highest death toll in eight months, and the government today decided to classify the regions of Campania, in the south, and Tuscany, in the center, as a “red zone” for the coronavirus , there are therefore already 26 million people living in areas at high epidemiological risk.

The Minister of Health Roberto Speranza today signed the ordinance so that Campania, whose capital is Naples, and Tuscany, whose capital is Florence, are added from Sunday to the name of “red zone” which include already the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Calabria and Valle d’Aosta and the autonomous province of Bolzano.

In red zones, internal mobility, entry and exit of people and the opening of bars and restaurants, among other provisions, are prohibited.

On the other hand, Speranza has decided, on the basis of the analysis of 21 parameters evaluated with the Scientific Technical Committee which advises it, that the regions of Emilia Romaa, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Marche become “orange zone”; or medium risk, according to a ministry statement.

Six other regions (Sicily, Puglia, Umbria, Liguria, Abruzzo and Basilicata) remain in the “orange zone”, with a ban on internal movements and restrictions on business openings during the weekend.

The other five regions of the country, including Lazio, where the capital Rome is located, are listed as a “yellow zone”, or low risk, at least until this afternoon’s meeting.

According to the government, the division of Italy In three areas at risk, it will be in effect at least until December 3, with the possibility of changing the status of each region each week depending on the evolution of infections.

Also today, the Department of Health also reported 40,902 cases, up from 37,978 reported yesterday and the first time it has exceeded 40,000 infections since the start of the pandemic.