There was fresh tension on Friday at
Mondragone, a town in the province of Caserta where a 'red zone'
area has been sealed off to prevent contagion spreading after 49
people tested positive for COVID-19.
Clashed erupted on Thursday between Bulgarian nationals inside
the sealed-off area, who want to leave it to be able to work on
local farms, and Italian residents who want the red zone to be
respected.
Firefighters had to intervene at around 2:00 on Friday to put
out a van in flames.
The vehicle reportedly belongs to a Bulgarian.
Arson is suspected.
An army contingent has been sent to the area to help keep the
situation under control and the police presence has been beefed
up too.
Campania Governor Vincenzo De Luca has threatened to seal off
the whole town if the number of people infected reaches 100.
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