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Small anti-face mask demo takes place in Rome

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Small anti-face mask demo takes place in Rome
A man demonstrates at the demo with a cut out face mask. Photo: AFP

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.

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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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