Italians over 80 'will be left to die' as country overwhelmed by coronavirus

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Italians over 80 'will be left to die' as country overwhelmed by coronavirus
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Coronavirus victims in Italy will be denied access to intensive care if they are aged 80 or more or in poor health should pressure on beds increase

The unit has drawn up a protocol, seen by The Telegraph, that will determine which patients receive treatment in intensive care and which do not if there are insufficient spaces. Intensive care capacity is running short in Italy as the coronavirus continues to spread.

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