A man wearing a protective mask sits on a scooter in front of a crucifix displayed outside the Santa Maria della Sanita church during Good Friday, as Italy remains on lockdown during the Easter period to try and contain the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Naples, Italy April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday extended a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus until May 3, though he said a few types of shops would be allowed to re-open next week.
The draconian curbs on movement and the closure of most shops and businesses across Italy were imposed on March 9, and were scheduled to expire on Monday.
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