Italy Coronavirus Deaths Rise by 743 in a Day, Lifting Total Death Toll to 6,820

The death toll from the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has grown by 743 to 6,820, the head of the Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday.

The total number of confirmed cases in Italy rose to 69,176 from its previous 63,927, an increase of 8.2%, in line with Monday’s growth rate, the Civil Protection Agency said.

Of those originally infected nationwide, 8,326 had fully recovered by Tuesday compared to 7,432 the day before. There were 3,396 people in intensive care against a previous 3,204.

By Ana Dumbadze

Photograph: REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

25 March 2020 11:53