EU Asks Italy Not to Panic over Covid-19 Outbreak

Two People Confirmed Dead with more infected

The European Union has asked Italy not to maintain an atmosphere of panic over the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease in the country. This statement was made by the Italian EU financial affairs commissioner, Paolo Gentiloni at the G20 meeting held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The statement said that the Union has full confidence on the Italian authorities and the decisions taken by them over the virus.

As the delegates wrapped up their meeting, the President of China, Xi Jinping was quoted saying, "Beijing will step up politics just to step up the economy on the outbreak." 

It has however, been confirmed by officials that over two people are reported dead while more than one confirmed to be infected with the virus in the country.