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Anti-face mask protesters demonstrate in Rome

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About 1,000 people demonstrated Saturday in the heart of Rome against the mandatory use of face masks for schoolchildren and compulsory vaccination for them.

Anti-face mask protesters demonstrate in Rome
A man wearing a cut out face mask takes part in a protest of "No Mask" movements, Covid deniers movements, anti-5G movements and anti-vaccination movements against the government's health policy on September 5, 2020 in Rome during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. AFP

More than 35,500 people have died in Italy — one of the first countries in Europe to be hit. The country, where almost 276,000 cases have been reported, emerged in May from a strict two-month lockdown.

The crowd was composed of anti-vaccine activists and conspiracy theorists.

"No masks, no social distancing," a banner read. Others read "Personal freedom is inviolable" and "Long live liberty."

One protester carried a photo of Pope Francis with the word Satan written above it and the number 666 — considered a symbol of the devil.

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte reacted frostily saying: "More than 274,000 ill and 35,000 dead. Full stop."

He said there would be no new lockdown but only targeted confinements if needed."

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