ROME: Italy on Thursday (Mar 19) overtook China's coronavirus death total and braced for an extended lockdown that could see the economy suffer its biggest shock since World War II.
The Mediterranean country's toll reached 3,405 after it recorded 427 new deaths on Wednesday.
China has officially reported 3,245 deaths since registering the first case at the end of last year.
On Thursday, the Italian Civil Protection Agency said at a news conference that the total number of cases in the country rose to 41,035, which includes 5,322 new cases.
The number of new COVID-19 cases is yet to plateau despite the Italian government's best efforts.
CNA
The Mediterranean country's toll reached 3,405 after it recorded 427 new deaths on Wednesday.
China has officially reported 3,245 deaths since registering the first case at the end of last year.
On Thursday, the Italian Civil Protection Agency said at a news conference that the total number of cases in the country rose to 41,035, which includes 5,322 new cases.
The number of new COVID-19 cases is yet to plateau despite the Italian government's best efforts.
CNA
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