rebound in the number of deaths in Italy, with 474 dead in 24 hours, two days before the start of the deconfinement process

Italy announced on Saturday the highest number of 24-hour deaths since April 21, with 474 dead, according to the official toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

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This rebound comes two days before the start of the country’s deconfinement process. It is now nearly 29,000 people (28,710) who were killed by the coronavirus in the peninsula, the first country hit hard in Europe, and one of the most bereaved with the United States, the United Kingdom, the Spain and France.

However, the positive trend of the pandemic’s ebb seems to continue in terms of cures (1,665), a decrease in hospitalizations, whether in standard services (17,357) or in intensive care (1,539), and a decrease in the number of patients identified ( 100.704), the lowest since April 11.

“I implore you, do not lower your guard,” said Saturday morning, before the publication of these figures, the head of the cell responsible for responding to the pandemic, Domenico Arcuri.

“On Monday, phase II begins. We must be aware that this will be the start of an even greater challenge, “said the official.

He warned the Italians that “the relative freedom” they would gain on Monday would be called into question if the contagion resumes.

“We have to maintain social distancing, a maximum level of hygiene and masks. We have done our utmost with our capabilities. From Monday, it depends on you, “he warned.

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