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Italian Prime Minister: It's Too Early to Relax Coronavirus Measures

Sabina Castelfranco

   ROME - Many people in Italy are calling for the government to begin
   easing restrictions now that the coronavirus spread is showing what
   some see as signs of slowing down. The daily death toll has been
   dropping steadily, as have admissions to intensive care units. But with
   about 500 people still dying each day, the country's prime minister is
   resisting calls to relax strict safe-distance measures.

   The debate is growing on whether it is time to downgrade the emergency
   and start easing restrictions after a strict five-week lockdown.

   Falling daily death rates and fewer admissions to intensive care units
   are reason for hope. On top of that, there is pressure to reopen
   industries and businesses in the face of what could be a massive
   economic meltdown.

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