Deaths from the Covid-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 44, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the tally of new cases increased by 338, Reuters reported.
The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on February 21 now stands at 34,345, the agency said, the fourth highest in the world after those of the United States, Britain and Brazil.
The number of confirmed cases amounts to 236,989, the seventh highest global tally behind those of the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India.
