Slow to Close Businesses, Italy’s Economic Hub Can’t Shake Off Coronavirus

MILAN—Italy’s coronavirus pandemic passed its peak 3 weeks back. But the ebbing of contagion is gradual, prolonging the ache of the countrywide lockdown, and the most important challenge is where by it all began: Lombardy.

In Italy’s most populous and economically significant region, where by Milan is the cash, the number of new infections remains stubbornly superior, raising uncertainties about whether or not Italy is prepared to commence unwinding its lockdown as scheduled from May well 4.

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