The COVID-19 second wave has hit Europe and cinemas across the continent are again shutting down. Italy, which in February became the first country in Europe to close cinemas due to the coronavirus pandemic, and which re-opened theaters in June, is set to shut down again, starting from Monday, Oct.
26. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Sunday, responding to a spike in COVID-19 infections, announced that cinemas, along with live theaters, discos, and gaming halls, will be forced to close their doors.
Italy also introduced a new curfew for bars and restaurants, which will have to stop service after 6 p.m. The move came after Italy recorded a new daily record of 19,644 coronavirus infections.
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