627 People Die In Italy Within A Single Day Due To COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS IN ITALY – Italy became the country hit hardest by the new coronavirus, COVID-19 as 627 die in a single day.
Since late February, Italy saw an increasing trend in the number of COVID-19 cases. After a few weeks, the entire nation was forced to a lockdown. Currently, only essential businesses are allowed to open in the country.
Meanwhile, according to an article from CNN, Italian health authorities reported 627 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours. So far, 4,032 individuals have died from the virus.
Moreover, the country saw a consistent rising trend in the number of cases. In addition to the 627 deaths, Italy reported 5,986 new coronavirus cases.
Currently, Italy has reached 47,021 cases of COVID-19. As per the article, the disease caused 4,032 fatalities in the nation.
In a recent report, we could recall how Italy faced a lack of supply of much-needed medical equipment. Because of this, doctors were forced to continue working despite a lack of protection.
As such, an Italian doctor had died yesterday from the virus due to working without gloves. Marcello Natali was hospitalized in Cremona before being transferred to Milan after developing double pneumonia.
Currently, COVID-19 has infected more than 275,570 individuals worldwide. Additionally, the virus caused 11,388 fatalities. However, 91,533 have already recovered.
Meanwhile, the Philippines has confirmed 230 cases of COVID-19. Of that number, a total of eighteen 18 died due to the virus. As of this writing, the number of recoveries is at eight (8) according to the health authorities.
UPDATE: Italy COVID-19 deaths jump by almost 800, Now world’s hardest-hit nation
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