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19/12/2020 GMT

Italy set for lockdown over Christmas and New Year

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Italy imposing nationwide lockdown over Christmas; US approves second coronavirus vaccine

Italy is imposing a nationwide lockdown over much of the Christmas and New Year period.

Also, the United States approves its second coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, with millions of doses ready to be distributed.

Plus, a look at China's global PR campaign to shape perceptions of its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Paul Henley to discuss these and other issues are Lijia Zhang, a Chinese-born writer and social commentator, based in the UK; and Frank Langfitt, London correspondent for the US National Public Radio network.

(Picture: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announcing lockdown rules over the Christmas and New Year period. Credit: EPA)

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