Italian PM Considers New Curbs After Regions Tighten Restrictions

15,199 new cases reported Wednesday, up 40% from Tuesday
Milan, surrounding Lombardy region start curfew Thursday

A near-empty restaurant in piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy, on Oct. 20.Photographer: Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images

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By John Follain, Chiara Albanese, and Alberto Brambilla

October 21, 2020 at 4:38 AM EDT

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October 21, 2020 at 1:22 PM EDT

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Italy reported record new coronavirus infections on Wednesday as Rome and Milan, the country’s political and financial capitals, prepare for a night-time curfew.

New cases rose by 15,199, a 40% increase compared to Tuesday and well above the previous record of 11,705. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he cannot rule out further regional curbs as the country faces an accelerating pandemic.

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