ROME (ITALY) – Italy is planning to extend its state of emergency over the COVID-19 crisis until January 31 next year, two national newspapers said on Thursday.
The emergency, which is likely to expire in mid-October, accords the government with greater powers.
Dailies Il Messagero and Corriere della Sera said it was discussed in a cabinet meeting late on Wednesday.
“It is not official yet.. while at first (the government) talked about pushing it back to Dec. 31, during the meeting (the government) considered going beyond the end of the year, given that the cohabitation with the virus is destined to go on for a long time still,” Il Messaggero said.