Italian mayor imposes ban on illness
The mayor of a small town in central Italy has issued a controversial official edict ordering citizens not to fall ill
Alberto Bambini, left-wing mayor of Acquapendente, said he wanted to draw attention to a decision by the regional governor to close the town's hospital. From 1 January 2011, the town will have little more than emergency care. The mayor said people should avoid any sickness or disease needing hospital treatment, particularly if urgent... Bbc