国际英语资讯:Over 3,900 tested positive, 197 die of coronavirus in Italy_时事

国际英语资讯:Over 3,900 tested positive, 197 die of coronavirus in Italy

ROME, March 6 -- A total of 3,916 people were tested positive for the coronavirus in Italy since the epidemic first broke out here 15 days ago, the Civil Protection Department said Friday.

The figure did not include recoveries or fatalities, whose numbers were provided separately by Civil Protection Department chief Angelo Borrelli.

In addition, 197 people have died and 523 have recovered, Borrelli told reporters at a televised press conference.

This was up from 3,296 cases, 414 recoveries and 148 deaths announced in an official tally on Thursday evening.

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"The recoveries make up 11.28 percent and the deceased make up 4.25 percent (of the total)," said Borrelli, who also serves as Extraordinary Commissioner for the Coronavirus Emergency.

"The 49 people who died today ranged from 62 to 95 years of age, and all had other illnesses," Borrelli continued.

He added that of the total positive cases, 2,394 are hospitalized with symptoms, 1,060 are in isolation at home, and 462 are hospitalized in intensive care.

Borrelli also said he was "comforted" by praise Friday from the leader of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the health agency of the United Nations (UN).

"In difficult times, leadership & commitment are key. The Italian government has adopted extraordinary measures to contain COVID-19 & reduce its social & economic impact. I thank President (Sergio) Mattarella for his appeal to the nation," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on Twitter on Friday, referring to a speech to the nation that Mattarella delivered on Thursday.