Italy orders virus tests on Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain arrivals

People make selfies with the Trevi Fountain after Italy opened its
borders to European countries allowing free movement
after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown, in Rome, Italy,
June 12, 2020. (REUTERS/Yara Nardi)

Italy has imposed mandatory coronavirus testing for all travelers arriving from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain, and banned all visitors  from Colombia, in a bid to rein in new infections.

"We must continue to be cautious in order to protect the results obtained thanks to sacrifices made by all in recent months," Health Minister Roberto Speranza said late Wednesday after issuing the new rules, which will last until September 7.

Health authorities worry in particular that Italians returning from vacations abroad may be bringing home the virus and passing it on when people are crowding outdoors, on beaches, at festivals or parties during the summer. 

By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE.

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