Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. Italy is imposing a nationwide lockdown over much of the christmas and new year period a measure aimed at reducing the sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Italians will only be allowed to travel for work, health or emergency reasons on a limited number of days. With some exceptions, all but essential shops will remain closed. Italy follows countries such as the netherlands and germany, which have imposed lockdowns until january. Translation we must intervene but i assure you, this is not an easy decision. It is difficult to reinforce a series of necessary measures to better face the upcoming holidays and protect ourselves against of the resumption of work activities in january. With me is our News Reporter paul hawkins. Shall we start by getting just a bit more on what italy is doing . Italy is in yourss worst affected country and the netherlands and germany, they are imposing lockdowns until january and looking down from
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