The governor of Italy’s Lazio region is the latest official to test positive for the coronavirus in the country. Nicola Zingaretti, who is also head of the Democratic party, one of the national ruling parties, announced his diagnosis on Facebook on Saturday. At least three government prefects – in Bergamo, Brescia and Matera – have tested positive for the virus, along with three Milan prosecutors, according to media reports
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The capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.