Italy Set to Tighten Measures to Counter Pandemic Resurgence

  • Health minister Roberto Speranza speaks in parliament
  • New rules likely to include wearing protective masks outdoors
Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg
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Italy’s government is set to reinforce measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic, including decreeing that protective masks must be worn outdoors across the country, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said.