Italy's daily virus death toll rises, but fewer new cases

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Deaths from the Covid-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 236, against 195 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new infections came in at 1,075, according to Reuters.

It was the lowest number of new cases for two months.

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on February 21 now stands at 29,315 the agency said, one of the highest in the world. The number of confirmed cases amounts to 213,013.

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