Shops and pubs close in Italy as prime minister praises citizens' sacrifices

The Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte ordered on Wednesday night the closure of all non-essential commercial activities to counteract the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far claimed 827 lives, after a 31% rise in 24 hours. The World Health Organization has formally declared a pandemic. After banning all but essential travel on Monday, Italy is allowing stores selling 'basic necessities', such as pharmacies and supermarkets, to remain open. Conte added that the impact of the new measures would only become clear in a few weeks
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