COVID-19: Italy doubles the number of infections

During the day, the infection was confirmed in 1402 Italians, while the previous day only 744 infected were reported.

During the last day in Italy, the number of new cases of infection with the coronavirus COVID-19 almost doubled. ANSA informs it with reference to the data of the Civil Defense Service on Tuesday, May 12.

During the day, the infection was confirmed in 1402 people, while on Monday only 744 infected were reported. However, this increase may be due to a delay in the data for Lombardy, which was the most affected by the pandemic. The authorities of the region affirm that 419 cases refer to previous weeks and not to the last days.

Also in Italy, 172 coronaviruses died per day, while 179 victims were reported yesterday and 165 the day before yesterday. In total, 30,911 people became victims of the pandemic.

The number of patients in intensive care units continues to decline: 952 “heavy” hospitalized compared to 999 yesterday. This is more than four times less than at the height of the epidemic.

2,452 people recovered in Italy per day, and 109,039 since the start of the pandemic.

Recall that the Italian authorities decided to start the second phase of the relaxation of quarantine restrictions prematurely. Starting on May 18, bars, restaurants, hairdressers, beauty salons and other institutions will open in the country.

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