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Italy admits second wave of pandemic and defends travel restrictions

The Government defended the decision to maintain restrictions on travelers from countries outside the European Union.

The Italian Minister of Health said on Thursday that the country could face a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and justified the limitations to travelers from countries outside the European Union (EU) with the prevention of new contagions.

“The scientific community does not rule out [a second wave],” Roberto Speranza told RAI television. “We hope it doesn’t happen, but, given the risk, we must maintain the precautionary rules, that is, wear a mask, avoid gatherings and wash our hands”, he added, also pointing to the strengthening of the health system.

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