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Saint Peter’s Square, basilica closed to tourists until April 3
VATICAN CITY, March 10, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square
and its main basilica were closed to tourists on Tuesday as part of a broader
clampdown aimed at halting the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Holy See said the measures will remain in place until April 3, when
Italy’s nationwide restrictions on public gathering are also due to end.
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