Italy has extended its lockdown until Easter, but there is some hope as
the country reports a declining infection rate.
the country reports a declining infection rate.
The number of
new coronavirus infections reported on Monday was 1,648, as opposed to 3,815
the previous day.
new coronavirus infections reported on Monday was 1,648, as opposed to 3,815
the previous day.
The death
toll, however, rose again, with 812 deaths reported, compared with 756 the day
before.
toll, however, rose again, with 812 deaths reported, compared with 756 the day
before.
Italy believes
the peak of its crisis will come in just over a week’s time.
the peak of its crisis will come in just over a week’s time.
It is the
world’s hardest-hit country in terms of the number of deaths.
world’s hardest-hit country in terms of the number of deaths.
In total,
11,591 have died in the country, the government says.
11,591 have died in the country, the government says.
On Monday, the
national doctors’ association announced the deaths of 11 more doctors, taking the
total up to 61.
national doctors’ association announced the deaths of 11 more doctors, taking the
total up to 61.
The lockdown –
which was due to end on Friday – will now continue until at least 12 April,
which is Easter Sunday.
which was due to end on Friday – will now continue until at least 12 April,
which is Easter Sunday.
