"It's not the best of times": COVID-19 and bad weather hit Italy

As the Minister of Home Affairs Luciana Lamorgese tests positive for coronavirus, the crisis is exacerbated by the bad weather.

A general view over the high waters of river Tevere, following heavy rains in Rome, Italy, 07 December 2020. Source: AAP Image/EPA/CLAUDIO PERI

Alanews journalist Andrea Eusebio wrap-ups the latest news from Italy for SBS Italian.

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