Italy remains the nation with the highest number of victims from coronavirus and this Saturday the total number of 15,362 died has been known, since the outbreak was detected at the end of February, with 681 new deaths reported in recent hours. Meanwhile, the European country has recorded 88,274 cases, an increase of 2,886 people in one day, and 20,996 have already been registered cured, representing 1,238 more in 24 hours. This number is one of the most encouraging about it, as the first drop in negative numbers occurred after nine days.
Italy confirmed 681 new deaths and surpassed the 15,000 barrier
Italy remains the nation most hit by COVID-19 behind the United States, which, while not carrying the same death toll, far outperformed it in contagions. Since the outbreak began, with cases in force, deaths and cureds, it is 124,632 people. As the country faces moments of great tension and concern, doctors raised their voices and requested more medical equipment and for the European Union (EU) to develop a joint strategy to help them. “Wearing a simple surgical mask has not protected Italian doctors,” said Carlo Palermo.The national general secretary of Annao (union) noted that “health workers are essential.” “Without doctors, resuscitators, nurses it is very difficult to ensure the survival of the most severe sufferers with coronavirus,” he said, while noting that there have already been 78 doctors’ deaths and that “between 20 and 25% of the infected,” they are professionals health.
