Italy has seen its rate of coronavirus deaths and infections drop as the country’s lockdown appears to be easing the crisis. Today saw an additional 578 deaths – bringing the total to 21,645 – compared to 602 on Tuesday.
Italy has now seen a total of 165,155 infections. The country that was once the epicenter of European infections is now seeing the rate of infections and deaths stabilize, sparking authorities to reopen parts of the economy.