Coronavirus Italy Covid19 – The civil protection agency said Saturday that 10,023 people have died with the coronavirus in Italy, after a rise of 889 in the last 24 hours. That was down from Friday’s record daily increase of 969. The department said 70,065 people are currently infected with the coronavirus in Italy, 3,651 up on Friday. That compared to Friday’s daily rise of 4,401. It said 12,384 people have now recovered from the coronavirus in Italy, up 1,434 in 24 hours. On Thursday the daily rise was 589.
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The number of coronavirus sufferers to have died in Italy has passed the 7,000 marks, but the rise in the number of new cases of contagion fell for the fourth day running, the Civil Protection Department said on Wednesday. It said 57,521 people are currently infected with COVID-19 in Italy, 3,491 more than Tuesday. The daily rise on Tuesday had been 3,612, on Monday 3,780 and on Sunday 3,957. The number of coronavirus deaths rose 683 to 7,503. The daily rise was lower than 743 on Tuesday but higher than 601 on Monday and 651 on Sunday. Italy registered a record increase of 793 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday. The department said 9,632 people have recovered from the coronavirus in Italy, 1,036 more than yesterday. The rise in recoveries on Tuesday was 894.
The overall number of people to have been infected in Italy, including the deceased and people who have recovered, is 74,386. Of those, 3,489 patients are in intensive care. Civil Protection Department head and Coronavirus Emergency Commissioner Angelo Borrelli was unable to attend the daily press conference updating the figures after suffering symptoms of fever. The result of a swab is being awaited.
March 19 – Emergency Commissioner and Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Sunday that 5,476 people have died with the coronavirus in Italy, up by 651 on Saturday. On Saturday the record was 793 deaths. Borrelli said 46,638 people are currently infected with the coronavirus in Italy, 3,957 more than Saturday. The daily increase in new contagions was 4,821 on Saturday. He said 7,024 people in Italy have recovered from the coronavirus, 952 more than Saturday. The overall tally of people to have contracted the coronavirus in Italy, including victims and those who have recovered, is now 59,138
Coronavirus Italy Covid19- The death toll in Italy due to Covid19 has passed 2500 with 345 new deaths and 31,000 new cases of infection reported. At least 7000 died and 176,000 infected cased reported worldwide.
Lombardy of Italy in Lockdown
Europes largest Coronavirus infected country, Italy’s Lombardy region where the country’s one-fourth of the population lives has been locked down by the Italian Government to curb the spread of the virus to other parts of the country by limiting movement of the people. As per the decree issued by Prime Minister Mr. Guiseppe Conte’s office said “For Lombardy and for the other northern provinces that I have listed, there will be a ban for everybody to move in and out of these territories and also within the same territory. Exceptions will be allowed only for proven professional needs, exceptional cases and health issues”
Coronavirus Italy Covid19 – 7375 Infected Cases, 366 Died in Italy
As per the official Italian Government sources, the infected cases rise to 7375 and the death toll is 366.
How Corona Virus Outbreak Started
It all started in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. 90 Countries affected, 100,000 people infected, 3600 people died worldwide.
What is Corona Virus
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
How Corona Virus is Transmitted to Humans
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
Signs of Coronavirus Infection
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.
How to Prevent Coronavirus
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
