In Italy 1,809 dead and almost 25,000 infections. The government decree is coming

Gualtieri: we will perhaps use all 25 billion, decree only first stage

“In the end we will arrive substantially at the entire figure that we initially decided to divide into two measures, we are already above 20 billion and probably we will probably reach all the 25 billion” allocated because “it is necessary to give a strong and immediate response to both needs of the health and economic system “. Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri said it, speaking at ‘Che tempo che fa’ speaking of the decree law that the government is preparing to launch to deal with the coronavirus emergency.

The decree is only “the first stage” because “the economic consequences will not disappear in a few weeks, the economy will need a very strong push for the restart”, added Gualtieri, underlining how Italy is fielding “enormous resources in a very short time”.

New York closes public schools, California bars and clubs

New restrictive measures are announced in these hours in the US to stem the spread of coronavirus. Public schools will also be closed in New York tomorrow. California closes bars, discos, and night clubs because “non-essential”, Governor Gavin Newsom announced, adding that the restaurant’s capabilities will be halved to meet safety distances. The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, tweeted urging citizens to “stay home as much as possible, avoid crowds and keep a safe distance.” “Let me be clear – he added – gathering in large groups puts lives at risk”.

Sicily to block all connections

Suspension of national and international air connections, with the exception of two flights a day between Rome and Palermo / Catania; blocking of all interregional car services and maritime passenger services, guaranteeing only freight. These are some of the next initiatives that the Minister of Transport Paola De Micheli is preparing to adopt, at the request of the President of the Sicilian Region Nello Musumeci, to contain the contagion of Coronavirus on the island. It will be possible for passengers to travel from Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria to Messina and vice versa, but only for proven work or health needs. With Rome, only one intercity train will be maintained per day. The governor also asked the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, the necessary health checks at the departure for both passengers and drivers of goods vehicles.

Gualtieri: tax stop but who can pay pay

“With the tax suspension, we give breath to families and businesses, preparing for more precise and refreshment measures, but those who have the possibility of paying taxes do so”. Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri says it at Che Tempo che fa. “They are precious resources that enter” the state.

With the measures provided for by the law decree that the government is currently defining in support of the Italian economy called to face the coronavirus emergency “we will arrive at the entire figure initially decided, above 20 billion, perhaps all 25 billion because it was it is necessary to give a strong and immediate response to the economic system, “added Gualtieri.

The Fed cuts rates by one point

The Federal Reserve has announced that it has reduced interest rates by one percentage point bringing them close to zero within a fork of 0-0.25%. Such a low level had only been touched during the 2008 global financial crisis.

Last March 3, to respond to the coronavirus emergency, the institute led by Jerome Powell had reduced the cost of money by half a point but the move had been deemed insufficient both by the markets and by President Donald Trump.

The medical director of the Ariano Irpino hospital resigns

He managed to reorganize the hospital in Ariano Irpino which went into chaos after the closure of the emergency room, the gynecology department, which is still forbidden, and the blockade for a few hours of radiology. Today he has resigned as medical director. Gennaro Bellizzi, who remains primary in the cardiology department, had been appointed just on 7 January and on the day when the president of the Campania Region, Vincenzo De Luca, issued an order that locks down Ariano Irpino, a municipality that has 21 37 has the highest number of infected people in the province of Avellino, and who recorded the first coronavirus victim in a 66-year-old.

Staff reduced to light, with doctors and nurses moved from other departments to allow the reopening of the emergency room, scarce personal protection equipment, the Frangipane hospital in Ariano Irpino has been equipped with a pre-triage tent outside the hospital. But the lack of use in two cases by people who later tested positive would have brought the healthcare facility to its knees. On the case, the prosecutor of Benevento has also opened an investigation to ascertain whether, both in the case of the Frangipane employee doctor who accompanied his wife, and in the case of the ambulance of 118 that entered the ‘hot room’ of the emergency room, there are responsibility for the crime of culpable epidemic

Forza Italia: we will not vote for the decree with the box closed

“The government is about to approve, with culpable delay, an economic decree which, thanks to the work of Forza Italia and the center-right, will allocate a large amount of resources to deal with the first damage caused by the Coronavirus. But in the drafts that we are reading in these hours – as pointed out by our group leader Gelmini – there are still many, too many measures for companies, workers, VAT numbers and families “. This was stated in a note by Roberto Occhiuto, deputy group leader of Forza Italia in the Chamber of Deputies.

“Too little for companies, too little for self-employed and freelancers, very few funds for families and parents-workers. Forza Italia is proving responsible for dealing with this health and economic crisis, but we do not intend to vote in a closed box insufficient measures for the country. We will work in Parliament to rewrite this decree, “concludes Occhiuto.

Valle D’Aosta closes to non-residents

Tourists, guests, vacationers and all other people present in the Aosta Valley and not resident in the region, are invited to consider returning to their residence, so that if necessary, they can rely on the care of their general practitioner or the pediatrician of free choice. The Autonomous Region says it in a press release. In addition, the President of the Region has adopted an ordinance that prohibits any movement of people entering the regional territory, as well as the movement of people outside their home.

In France 5,400 cases and 120 deaths

The latest report in France on the coronavirus pandemic is 5,400 confirmed cases and 120 deaths. The Minister of Health reports.

The virus could survive days on uncleaned surfaces

There is still no scientific certainty but according to experimental data it is possible that the coronavirus can survive in times of hours and even days on different surfaces if not exposed to cleaning or disinfection or a series of elements such as rain, sun, bad weather in general. This was said by Professor Silvio Brusaferro, president of the institute of health during the afternoon briefing held with the head of the National Department of Civil Protection to take stock of the epidemic in Italy. “We must be aware of this – added Brusaferro – that environmental hygiene is important, washing your hands”.

Germany also closes the borders with Luxembourg

“Travelers without a valid reason can no longer enter the country,” said German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer, confirming the closure of Germany’s borders with Switzerland, France, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg. The measure will enter into force, so the minister, tomorrow morning at 8.

“The spread of coronavirus is advancing rapidly and aggressively,” said Seehofer at a press conference. “We must assume that the peak has not yet been reached.” The minister explained that “obviously German citizens continue to have the right to return to their country”.

Freight traffic and commuting workers are excluded from the measure. The government’s anti-coronavirus crisis unit, under the direction of Chancellor Angela Merkel, tomorrow will also decide on specific actions to bring Germans currently still present in neighboring countries back to Germany, also in consideration of the reduction of flights and rail traffic.

In Europe the victims are more than 2,000

In Europe, the victims of the coronavirus pandemic are more than 2,000, according to what was found by France Press on the basis of official sources, after 268 new deaths recorded in Italy. Over 50% of the victims (more than 1,200) are registered in Lombardy out of a total number of 2,297 on the continent.

Europe is now the continent where the virus is spreading more rapidly, with the various countries that have announced a total of 517 new deaths in the last 24 hours, for a total of over 52,400 confirmed infections.

Gallera: we are winning, non-exponential growth

“We continue this great battle of ours and I hear that we are winning it, even if there is a lot of attention on hospitals. We as Lombards do not give up”. This is the final message of the Welfare Councilor of the Lombardy region, Giulio Gallera, at the end of the daily update on the Coronavirus emergency data in the Region.

The figures released for the Lombardy Region “show steady but not exponential growth: this is an element that must strengthen us in continuing the battle,” he added.

Holland closes schools, bars and restaurants

The Netherlands will close all schools, bars, restaurants and gyms from tomorrow, in an attempt to contain the spread of Covid-19. Nos national TV reported it.

The government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte, initially reluctant to proceed with highly restrictive measures, has succumbed to pressure from educators and specialist doctors. The number of infections in the Netherlands has risen to 1,135 today, with 20 deaths.

In Spain, the army patrols the main cities

Spain also deploys the army against coronavirus. About 350 members of the Military Emergency Unit, reports El Pais, are on the street in Madrid, and other cities such as Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Leon, and the Canaries (Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife), areas where there is there is a greater risk of virus propagation in places where gatherings such as railway and bus stations can be created, also to carry out disinfestation operations.

There are 9,268 people in home isolation

9268 people are coronavirus positive and currently in home isolation, i.e. not in need of hospitalization. The data was provided by the head of the National Department of Civil Protection, Angelo Borrelli, in the afternoon briefing held with the president of the Higher Institute of Health, Silvio Brusaferro, to take stock of the situation in the country.

9,663 inpatients with symptoms

9663 people are currently hospitalized in Italy as they have symptoms of coronavirus infection. The data was provided by the head of the National Department of Civil Protection, Angelo Borrelli, in the afternoon briefing held with the president of the Higher Institute of Health, Silvio Brusaferro, to take stock of the situation in the country.

Germany also closes the border with Denmark

After the borders with France, Switzerland and Austria, Germany also closes the northern border towards Denmark. This was announced by the governor of Schlewsig Holstein, the Land in the far north of the country, as reported by the German media.

The provision – which comes into force on Monday – provides for reinforced controls, restrictions on incoming travel but also rejections.

Gallera: Rome does not have the perception of our battle

“Minister Boccia recalled that 500 thousand masks were sent to Lombardy”, for this “we thank him”, however “we need 300 thousand a day”. This was stated by the councilor for Welfare of the Lombardy region, Giulio Gallera, for whom since “a delivery of 500 thousand masks is considered important, perhaps there is no perception of the battle we are experiencing here”.

Gallera: in Lombardy 13,272 infected and 1,218 dead

To date, 13,272 people have been infected with Coronavirus in Lombardy, an increase of 1587 compared to the previous day; 4898 were hospitalized, an increase of 602 compared to yesterday. In intensive care, 757 people are hospitalized, and they are only 25 more than the previous day: “A very positive figure”. The numbers are of the Lombardy Region Welfare Councilor, Giulio Gallera in live streaming.

As for deaths, the number is “particularly high with 1218 deaths and an increase of 252”. “We cannot sing a victory for intensive care and we must not take too negatively the increase in deaths that yesterday was more contained” explained Gallera.