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Italy won't let ski slopes open after coronavirus variant detected in country
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Things are going downhill for skiing in 2021.
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza issued an ordinance banning amateur skiing in the country until at least March 5th, AP News reports. According to the report, this decision was made after it was discovered that 17.8% of people recently infected with the coronavirus in the country were carrying a new strain only recently discovered in Britain. Skiing is popular in Italy and normally plays a significant role in the country’s winter tourism. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, resorts have had to keep slopes closed.More Related News