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Belgium announces Italy-type lockdown
By EUobserver
Schools, cafes, bars, and restaurants in Belgium, the home of EU and Nato institutions, were to close due to coronavirus the Belgian prime minister, Sophie Wilmès, said Thursday. All cultural events were also cancelled until further notice. Most shops would remain open on weekdays only, but food shops and pharmacies would stay open all week. Public transport would continue to run, but people were advised to stay home where possible.