Italy Plans To Reopen Borders June 3

Italy plans to lift the 14-day quarantine for travelers starting June 3rd, despite the risk of a rise in COVID-19 cases. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte emphasized the need to reopen to prevent economic and social damage. Italy, once a major epicenter, has had a strict lockdown with over 225,000 cases and 31,000 deaths. Factories and parks have reopened, with shops, bars, and restaurants following. Gyms and pools will open next week, and cinemas and theaters by mid-June. An extensive monitoring system is in place to manage potential outbreaks.

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