Italy declares state of emergency after coronavirus cases confirmed


Passengers and airport staff wear masks at Rome's international airport, in Fiumicino, on Friday (Jan 31). The Italian government on Friday has declared a six-month state of emergency in response to the first confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country. - AP The decision was announced in a statement after a cabinet meeting.

ROME/BEIJING: The Italian government on Friday (Jan 31) declared a six-month state of emergency in response to the first confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country.

The decision was announced in a statement after a cabinet meeting.

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