The number of COVID-19 infections in Italy as of March 5 has increased to 3,858, a sharp increase compared to 3,089 cases a day earlier.
The number of deaths and viral infections has just been announced far exceeding the largest number since the epidemic began in northern Italy two weeks ago, according to Reuters. Data shows that the spread of the virus in the most affected country in Europe has not shown any signs of slowing down.
As the epidemic and pressure on hospitals increase, the Lombardy region - Italy's industrial and financial hub in the north of the country, home to the highest number of deaths and COVID-19 infections in the country - urges people not to go to hospitals if it is not an emergency.
The COVID-19 epidemic has focused on some hot spots in northern Italy. However, virus infections have been confirmed in 20 areas of the country, according to Reuters, with 44 cases in central Lazio around Rome and 45 cases in southern Campania around Naples.
From 4.3. The Italian government has closed all schools until March 15. cinemas and theaters will be closed for longer while sporting events, including Serie A matches, will be played without spectators.
Economic Minister Roberto Gualtieri said the Italian government will spend 7.5 billion euros ($8.4 billion) on emergency aid. He also informed the European Commission that Italy will raise the deficit target this year to 2.5% from the current target of 2.2%.
The head of the Italian Civil Protection Agency Angelo Borrelli said more than 3.8% of COVID-19 positive cases in Italy had died, up from 3.5% on March 4.
