Italy Coronavirus Pneumonia Epidemic Comes Turning Point

Statistics released by the Italian Civil Protection Department on the 19th show that Italy's newly confirmed cases, new deaths and severe cases have maintained a downward trend, indicating that the country's the new coronavirus epidemic continues to ease.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Italy on the day was 178,972 and 23,660 deaths, respectively, an increase of 3,047 and 433 from the previous day, and the increase was lower than the previous day's 3,491 and 482. The newly added deaths were the lowest in a week. There were 2128 cases cured that day, and the cumulative number of cured cases rose to 47055.

Of the currently diagnosed patients, 80,589 are isolated at home, 25,033 are receiving general treatment in hospitals, and 2,635 are receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. Statistics show that the number of serious cases on that day decreased by 98 cases compared with the previous day, and continued to show a downward trend.

Italian Prime Minister Conte said on social media on the 18th that Italy may resume some economic and social activities from May 4 and coordinate the relationship between protecting public health and economic production. Conte said that the country will take concerted action on the relaxation of restrictions, denying media reports that some regions will be "unblocked" before others.

The Roma Football Club announced on the same day that the team players and coaches agreed to waive their salaries for a total of 4 months from March to June this year to help the club overcome the difficulties. According to reports, other football clubs may take similar measures.

Italy began a six-month emergency from January 31 to respond to the epidemic. In order to prevent the epidemic from spreading further, the country has entered the state of “lockdown the city” from March 10, and closed all stores except food stores and pharmacies from March 12, and closed all parks and parks from March 21. Other public places. Italy has extended the "lockdown city" measure twice, and the current "closed city" measure will continue until May 3.