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Italy's Coronavirus Death Toll Spikes

   Italy's coronavirus death toll spiked Sunday by 133 to 366, the most in
   any country outside China.

   With the growing health risks, Rome imposed a new emergency decree,
   locking down the northern part of the country with a quarter of Italy's
   population.

   The northern part of the country includes the Lombardy region and the
   financial capital, Milan. In addition, Italy is closing off 14 other
   provinces, including Veneto, home of Venice.
   Travel into and out the areas will be highly restricted until early
   next month, as the country seeks to slow the tide of fatalities from
   the virus. Museums, theaters, cinemas and other entertainment venues
   have also been ordered to close.
   Italy has also asked retired doctors to return to service to help treat
   coronavirus victims.

   Meanwhile, the World Health Organization said that 100 countries are
   now reporting coronavirus cases with more than 100,000 people reported
   as being ill.

   "While very serious, this should not discourage us," said WHO
   Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. "There are many things
   everyone, everywhere can and should do now."

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