Italian PM adds further lockdown restrictions

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday added new restrictions to the lockdown imposed to fight the new coronavirus after figures showed Italy posting the highest daily increase in deaths of any country since the outbreak began.

In a video released on his Facebook page, Conte announced the closure of all unessential shops and services.  Only pharmacies, food shops, newsstands and other basic retailers will be left open from Thursday morning. The prime minister also said Italy has proven to be a great example to the rest of the world with its response to the global pandemic.