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Italy’s New Virus Cases Decline And WHO Sees Progress

Europe should begin to show some signs of stabilization: WHO
Italian Health Minister says lockdown to be extended to Easter

European Nations Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions

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By Marco Bertacche, John Follain, and Thomas Mulier

March 30, 2020 at 12:10 PM EDT

Updated on

March 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM EDT

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Italy appeared poised to extend its lockdown until Easter after it reported the smallest number of new coronavirus cases in almost two weeks and the World Health Organization forecast some stabilization in Europe as the most-afflicted country.