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Four Swiss Guards have tested positive for coronavirus and were showing symptoms, the Vatican said on Monday, as the surge in infections in surrounding Italy penetrates the Vatican walls.

The Swiss Guards, the world’s oldest standing army, provide ceremonial guard duty during papal Masses, man the Vatican gates and help protect the 83-year-old Pope Francis.

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Reuters reports that in the Czech Republic, businesses, arts establishments and sports facilities have called for state support after new coronavirus restrictions were expected to cause further financial pain.

The government has ordered theatres, cinemas and sport and fitness centres to close. Restaurants and pubs, an important part of life in the world’s most beer-thirsty nation, must shut by 8pm.