Italian government shuts down all schools, universities the cause of Coronavirus

Italian news agency ANSA reported that this decision was made during Prime Minister Giuseppe Cote's meeting with the cabinet of ministers.

So far, 79 people in Italy have died, making them third in the world for the number of victims after China and Iran.

Italian authorities had earlier made a decision to close schools only in northern regions, where there were more cases, writes the Guardian”.

Otherwise, Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said Wednesday that the government is likely to issue orders that football matches and other sports events be held without viewers.