Lombardy curfew aims to curb Covid hospital admissions rise

Coronavirus cases rising rapidly in Italian region badly hit by first wave of infections

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Authorities in Lombardy have been given the green light to impose a curfew as the Italian region braces itself for a surge in hospital admissions.

The curfew, which will run from 11pm until 5am, is expected to begin on Thursday and be in place until 13 November. Most medium and large shopping centres are expected to be ordered to close at weekends, although there will be exceptions for shops selling food.