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Piazzas and historic landmarks that would usually be filled with sightseers lie empty, and gondoliers are nowhere to be seen on the canals. Coronavirus has hit Italy hard, and as far as tourism in Venice is concerned, it really is ‘arrivederci’ – goodbye for now, at least. These pictures from today show just how deserted … Read more
Catholic priests kept their distance from Pope Francis over coronavirus fears today as Italy’s 3ft safety rule reached the Vatican. Francis held an audience in his private library with his clerical translators sitting a yard apart – the distance which Italy is demanding in public spaces to stop the spread of the virus. St Peter’s … Read more
The first city in China to go into lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will resume work and social activities within days, officials have announced. Life is expected to go back to normal soon in Qianjiang, which has been sealed off from the outside world for nearly two months. Qianjiang is a city … Read more
Italian streets and piazzas were empty today while shoppers crammed into supermarkets to stock up for a lengthy quarantine as the country began an unprecedented nationwide lockdown. Tourist favourites including Milan’s shopping galleries, Rome’s Spanish Steps and Vatican’s St Peter’s Square were all but deserted today after the drastic coronavirus measures were extended to the … Read more
Earthquake rocks Italy amid coronavirus outbreak: Tremor in country’s north sends people running into the streets Magnitude 2.6 quake struck a mile north of Camaiore in Lucca at 2.17pm today No initial reports of damage but people in area noted ‘vibrations’ from ground Earthquake comes as the coronavirus death toll reached 463 with 9,000 cases By … Read more
Pope delivers Sunday prayers via livestream as Italy is put into lockdown after 36 people die in a single day – bringing the toll to 233 The 83-year-old pontiff broke with centuries of tradition to live stream prayers Wanted to prevent crowds going to Saint Peter’s Square for Angelus Prayer Coronavirus infections in Italy has … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Australian radio personality Kate Langbroek is currently in a coronavirus lockdown with her family of six inside their Italian home in the city of Bologna. The 54-year-old revealed on Tuesday that they haven’t left their house for two days, as parts of Italy are under strict quarantine restrictions. ‘Home school. Day 2 of coronavirus lockdown,’ wrote … Read more
Millions of savers could have to wait another TWO YEARS to dip into their pensions under amid controversial Treasury plans to raise age for cashing in to 57 Chancellor Rishi Sunak under pressure to raise the minimum pension age to 57 Mr Sunak is due to deliver his first Budget in just weeks on March … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 83,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more