Italy reports a record 969 deaths in a day, though rate of new cases is declining

[tacobell fan]

Italy reported 969 deaths linked to the coronavirus in a single day — the deadliest tally in the country since the start of the outbreak. However, the rate of increase in new cases appears to be declining, offering hope that the country's lockdown is working.

[2020]

Heard that some 900 cured and released from hospital too

[LazyRohit]

Vuu good job Italians

[bhaigan]

Looks like the curve reached its peak hope everything will normalize after this

[Sucker]

5909 new cases and 919 new deaths in Italy. Highest number of new deaths since the beginning of the epidemic in Italy [source] [video]. 46 doctors have died to date (with 4 additional deaths today). 6414 health workers have tested positive [source]