Italy's Coronavirus Death Toll Jumped By Over 160 In A Single Day

Italy experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 deaths, prompting the Prime Minister to extend the lockdown from northern Italy to the entire country. Public gatherings were banned, and travel was restricted to essential purposes. Despite these measures, confirmed cases in Italy rose to over 10,000, making it the second worst outbreak globally after China. The lockdown is expected to remain in place until at least April 3rd, with hopes of slowing the virus's spread.

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