| UPDATED: 15:14, Tue, Feb 23, 2021 Link copied Coronavirus impact will be ‘very tough’ on Italy says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Italy was the first European country to be hit by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, and...