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Italy reports sudden spike in coronavirus cases as lockdown rules relax

A sharp uptick in both infections and deaths was reported today.

After a general decline in coronavirus cases, and a sharp dip yesterday in both diagnosed infections and deaths, Italy has recorded a sharp spike that threatens to be the beginning of a second wave.

According to official Italian government figures there were 162 deaths in the country on Tuesday, compared to 99 reported on Monday.

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