Novel coronavirus: rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Italy
An Italian Carabinieri officer wearing a protective face mask stands at a roadblock at an intersection leading to small towns preventatively put in lockdown over fears of a novel coronavirus outbreak, near Lodi, northern Italy, 24 February 2020. Italian authorities announced on the day that there are over 200 confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease in the country, with at least five deaths. Precautionary measures and ordinances to tackle the spreading of the deadly virus included the closure of schools, gyms, museums and cinemas in the affected areas in northern Italy.
Vina dawns in shock after violent night of protests against the festival
Damages after a protest against the celebration of the Vina del Mar Festival, in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, Chile, 24 February 2020. EPA/Alberto Valdes