"Italy is responding strongly. WHO stands with you," Tedros tweeted.
Also at Friday's press conference was National Institute of Health (ISS) President Silvio Brusaferro, who said that "80 percent of the deceased suffered from two or more chronic illnesses, such as heart conditions and diabetes."
"The average age of the deceased is 81 years, and 28 percent of them are women," Brusaferro continued.
He added that some 250 doctors and other medical staff have either tested positive or are under observation because they have been in close contact with infected patients.
The virus was first reported among Italians in the northern Lombardy region on Feb. 21, with no apparent links to China or any other parts of the world with ongoing coronavirus outbreaks. It has since spread to all of Italy's 20 regions.
Also on Friday, organisers of the Formula E electric car racing championship announced in a statement that "according to the provisions set out in the ministerial decree concerning measures to counteract and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country -- which includes sporting events with large crowds and spectators in close proximity -- it will no longer be possible to stage the Rome E-Prix on April 4, 2020."
"Formula E ... will work closely with championship partners and stakeholders in order to assess and review alternative options to postpone the Rome E-Prix to a later date once restrictions have been lifted," the statement said.
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