Italy Places Millions Of People On Lockdown In Effort To Contain Virus

Italy's Prime Minister announced a lockdown affecting the Lombardi region and 14 provinces, including Milan and Venice, to curb the coronavirus spread. Special permission is needed to leave homes, though the start date is unclear. Schools are closed with plans to reopen on March 15th. Globally, over 107,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths have been reported. Italy is the hardest-hit European country with close to 6,000 cases and over 200 deaths, while nearly 600 have recovered.

Which regions in Italy are affected by the lockdown?

• Sicily and Sardinia

• Rome and Naples

• Lombardi and 14 provinces

• Florence and Pisa

What is required for residents in the lockdown areas to leave their homes?

• No restrictions

• A travel pass

• Special permission

• A medical certificate

When are Italian schools planned to reopen after the closure?

• March 10th

• March 15th

• March 20th

• March 25th

How many COVID-19 cases have been confirmed globally?

• Over 150,000

• Over 107,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 50,000

Which European country is the hardest hit by COVID-19?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• France