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Italy discourages kissing and shaking hands over coronavirus | South China Morning Post

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Italy is discouraging traditional greetings of kissing on the cheeks or shaking hands to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Authorities also advise people to stay at least a metre (3.3 feet) apart from one another. Other measures include shutting down schools and banning audiences from attending football matches, …

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