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Italy continues to be the hardest hit nation outside of Mainland China with the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 21,000 confirmed cases to date. Over the past 24 hours the MOH has confirmed their largest one-day jump in cases (n=3497), along with 175 new deaths.
Just over three weeks ago, Italy had only 3 known cases. They now have over 21,000 confirmed cases - and thousands more are likely infected but not counted.The entire country has been in lockdown for nearly a week (see Italy MOH: Statement On Extension of `Exceptional Measures' To All Of Italy), which should slow transmission. But with an extended (2-14 day) incubation period, it may take another week before we see appreciable progress.
Meanwhile the elevated apparent CFR remains very high (6.8%) - at least compared to other nations - which range from 1% to 3%. Hospitals ICUs are reportedly over capacity with severe cases and hampered by staff shortages. As we discussed earlier today in Ventilator Shortages And Pandemic Triage, that may be contributing to their high number of deaths.
Covid-19 - Situation in Italy
The situation in Italy: March 14, 2020, 18.00
POSITIVE 17750
DECEASED 1441
HEALED 1966
Press conference at 6 pm on March 14th
21157 total cases, the people currently positive are 17750, 1441 dead and 1966 recovered.
Among the 17750 positives:
- 7860 are found in home isolation
1518 in intensive care
- 8372 hospitalized with symptoms
Read the tables:
Italy situation as of March 14th Breakdown by provinces as of March 14th Consult the map:
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