The number of Coronavirus-related deaths in Italy has reached 1,016, an increase of 188 over 24 hours, with 1,153 in intensive care and 15,113 positive cases.
Italy remains the epicentre of the outbreak in Europe, although countries all over the world are now registering cases.
The vast majority of those who have died were at least 68 years old or had pre-existing health conditions, but the illness is first and foremost extremely contagious, so can be spread rapidly.
The number of Coronavirus-related deaths in Italy has reached 1,016, an increase of 188 over 24 hours, with 1,153 in intensive care and 15,113 positive cases.
Italy remains the epicentre of the outbreak in Europe, although countries all over the world are now registering cases.
The vast majority of those who have died were at least 68 years old or had pre-existing health conditions, but the illness is first and foremost extremely contagious, so can be spread rapidly.
Lombardy remains the worst hit region in the Peninsula, with another 126 deaths over the last 24 hours, taking their total to 743.
There are currently 12,839 people suffering from Coronavirus in Italy, with 5,036 in self-isolation, 1,153 in intensive care and 6,650 in hospital.
The positive news is that another 213 people have recovered fully, taking the total to 1,258 who have now been released.
The epidemic in Italy started 20 days ago, so just under three weeks.
So far, two Serie A players – Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini – have tested positive for Coronavirus.
Their teammates, along with most recent opponents Inter and Hellas Verona, are going into isolation as a precautionary measure.