Italy's Daily COVID-19 Cases Near 2,000... Highest Since May

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] The number of daily confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Italy has approached 2,000, marking the highest level in five months.

According to local media, the Italian Ministry of Health announced that as of the 18th (local time), the number of new confirmed cases increased by 1,907 in one day, bringing the cumulative total to 294,932. The daily confirmed cases rose by 322 compared to 1,585 the previous day. This is the largest scale since May 1.

Recently, Italy's daily confirmed cases have been fluctuating around 1,500. The death toll increased by 10 to reach 35,668.

More concerning is the spread of the virus. Among the 20 regions nationwide, infections have been reported in all except the southern Basilicata region, showing that the virus is raging across the country. A senior official from the Ministry of Health told the local ANSA news agency, "A widespread outbreak is underway."

It is also a cause for concern that neighboring countries in the region, such as France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, are setting new daily records for confirmed cases, indicating that the virus is effectively resurging.

Since early June, Italy has allowed free entry without mandatory 14-day quarantine for tourists and visitors coming from most European Union (EU) member countries.

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