Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taki...
ROME - Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in the world’s hardest-hit country to almost 5,000.
Reported infections in Italy rose to 53,578 from 47,021, the Civil Protection Agency said. There were 2,857 people in intensive care, up from 2,655. “The Italian government will be able to put as much money into the economy as needed. Normal budget rules, debt rules for example, will not be applied at this stage,” she said.
Lombardy’s President Attilio Fontana asked businesses to close all operations excluding “essential” supply chains.
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