Officials have toughened its nationwide lockdown in response to the rapid spread of the virus.
Parks have already been closed throughout the whole country, and outdoor sports activities have been banned in many regions. But these measures have proved to be insufficient.
The Prime Minister of Italy demanded to close temporarily all businesses which are not related to food production or delivery, medications or necessities.
Public transport, banks and post offices will also continue to operate, and but other organisations are required to go into quarantine at least until early April.
