Stricter measures in place globally in bids to limit COVID-19 spread

Keep a distance of one metre from people, warns a sign at the Eliografica store in Milan

Keep a distance of one metre from people, warns a sign at the Eliografica store in Milan Source: AAP

The Italian government has shut schools and universities, while several other countries are imposing virus-related bans, including Saudi Arabia's suspension of the Umrah pilgrimage.



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