Italy's co-ruling Democratic Party (PD) leader Nicola Zingaretti said on Saturday that he had tested positive for Coronavirus, the first case of a senior Italian politician contracting the virus.

Nicola Zingaretti, Italian democratic party's leader, tests positive for Coronavirus

Now two rival political parties have reached a deal to form a new coalition by Wednesday’s deadline and avoid elections.

Italy’s 5-Star makes deal with PD to avoid elections

Opposition leader Nicola Zingaretti told Italy's president on Wednesday that his Democratic Party (PD) was ready to try to form a government with the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement.

Italy opposition says it is ready for cabinet deal with 5-Star

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Nicola Zingaretti, Italian democratic party's leader, tests positive for Coronavirus

Italy’s 5-Star makes deal with PD to avoid elections

Italy opposition says it is ready for cabinet deal with 5-Star