ROME - Police in Italy tightened lockdown controls on Wednesday as cabin fever and a slowing in the coronavirus death toll and infection rate tempted Italians out in increasing numbers.There are those who insist the economically crippling measures must end and those who fear the deadly disease could rebound.
Experts have warned the lockdown will cause a long and devastating recession, and see millions lose their jobs - despite a 25 billion euro emergency support programme from the government and more to come. But Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has repeatedly urged caution. He cites the scientific community when he insists that the lifting of the lockdown cannot be rushed because it could spark another epidemic in another part of the country.
"The only weapon we have is social distancing, respect for the rules," he added."We mustn't think we've won. The situation is and remains serious, it cannot be underestimated."
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