Italy's COVID-19 Death Toll Rises By 889 In Just One Day
Italy's COVID-19 Death Toll Rises By 889 In Just One Day

Reuters reports Italy's coronavirus death toll surged by 889 on Saturday.

The nation's Civil Protection Agency says it was the second highest daily tally since the epidemic emerged on February 21st.

Total fatalities in Italy have reached 10,023, by far the highest of any country in the world.

However, in terms of numbers of cases, it is second in the world the US, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases overall.