It is reported by Sputnik Italy with reference to the Department of Civil Protection of the country.

It is clarified that to date, the number of detected cases of infection is 88,274, which is 2886 more than the day before.

Along with this, the number of cured reached 20,996 people.

Earlier, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the extension of quarantine in the country in connection with coronavirus infection until April 13.