In the evening of February 29 local time, Borelli, the head of the Italian Civil Defense Department, said in a routine epidemic notification that as of 17:00 on the day (00:00 on March 1, Beijing time), the country has confirmed a total of 1128 cases of new coronavirus pneumonia Cases, an increase of 240 cases from the previous day, of which 29 died and 50 were cured. Borelli points out that of the currently diagnosed cases, 52% are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and are isolated at home; about 10% of patients receive intensive care.
Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna, which have a more severe epidemic in Italy, have decided to continue their classes until March 8. (Main reporter Li Yaoyang)