Covid-19: Riots In Italy Over Restrictions To Contain 2nd Wave

There were reports of riots in parts of Italy since Monday over its government’s decision to impose new Covid-19 restrictions ton contain a second wave.

Italy, which is badly hit by the pandemic, has registered about 586,989 Covid-19 cases and 37,921 deaths lately.

Specifically, the national government directed the immediate closure of restaurants, bars, gyms and cinemas.

The British Broadcasting Corporation reports that “clashes were reported in the northern cities such as Turin, where petrol bombs were thrown at officers.

“In Milan tear gas was used to disperse protesters, and thousands of people gathered in the centre of Naples.

“Many regions have also imposed night-time curfews – including Lombardy, where Milan is, and Piedmont, where Turin is. The violence was blamed on extremist agitators and police said 28 people had been arrested in Milan alone.”