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People participating in the Venice Festival in Italy are wearing protective suits and masks to take commemorative photos on the 23rd (local time). /EPA=Yonhap News

People participating in the Venice Festival in Italy are wearing protective suits and masks to take commemorative photos on the 23rd (local time). /EPA=Yonhap News

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On the 23rd (local time), an Italian police officer wearing a mask is passing by people participating in the Venice festival. /AP=Yonhap News

On the 23rd (local time), an Italian police officer wearing a mask is passing by people participating in the Venice festival. /AP=Yonhap News

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According to the local news agency Ansa in Italy on the 24th (local time), the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surged to 152, and three people have died.


The Venice Festival, Italy's largest festival held in Venice, Veneto Province, also ended earlier than scheduled due to the COVID-19 risk. The festival was originally planned to run until the 25th.



An official stated, "From the evening of the 23rd, all events, including sports matches, will be canceled."


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