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Italy's virus death toll tops 20,000
Italy's coronavirus death toll has surpassed 20,000, making it the second-highest in the world, although the number of patients in intensive care has been declining.
The country reported 566 new deaths on Monday, bringing the total fatalities to 20,465.
A decrease in critically ill COVID-19 patients for ten consecutive days indicates a general improvement in the country's pandemic trends.
The rate of new infections has slowed to a new low of two percent.
An expert cautioned that current case data might not reflect recent infections due to the virus's incubation period.
Italy has extended its national lockdown until May 3, a decision supported by medical professionals but questioned by businesses concerned about economic survival.
Some businesses, like bookshops and laundries, will reopen on a trial basis to test social distancing measures.
A study estimates that a two-month lockdown could reduce Italy's annual economic output by as much as 11 percent.
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