Spain has recorded 738 deaths over the past 24 hours, surpassing China in the total death toll, making the country now second to only Italy.
By comparison, China has officially reported 3,285 deaths, while Italy – the worst affected country – has 6,820.
Spain's rate of infection has increased by a fifth and almost 27,000 people are being treated in hospital.
Spain’s health system is overwhelmed, and with hotels being converted into hospitals and a Madrid ice rink being used as a temporary morgue. Lawmakers in Spain were set to extend the country’s lockdown for two more weeks, to April 12.
Meanwhile, Italy has reported 683 new deaths in the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total to 7,503 as the confirmed cases rose to 74,386, appearing to level off but not dropping dramatically from previous days.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
By comparison, China has officially reported 3,285 deaths, while Italy – the worst affected country – has 6,820.
Spain's rate of infection has increased by a fifth and almost 27,000 people are being treated in hospital.
Spain’s health system is overwhelmed, and with hotels being converted into hospitals and a Madrid ice rink being used as a temporary morgue. Lawmakers in Spain were set to extend the country’s lockdown for two more weeks, to April 12.
Meanwhile, Italy has reported 683 new deaths in the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total to 7,503 as the confirmed cases rose to 74,386, appearing to level off but not dropping dramatically from previous days.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
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