Prognosis
Europe Backpedals as Virus Lockdowns Return to Ireland, Wales
- German authorities bicker over response as unity frays
- Milan heads for curfew as EU tightens travel restrictions
Photographer: Luca Bruno/AP Photo
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Ireland and Wales imposed stringent lockdowns and Italy’s financial center is planning a curfew, as Europe steps up efforts to regain control of the coronavirus pandemic.
In Germany, tensions rose with parliamentary leaders sparring with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration over efforts to contain the spread of the disease. New cases in Europe’s largest economy rose to a record on Tuesday, and the first German region imposed stringent constraints.