26 April 2024,   04:52
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Spain and Italy post new coronavirus records since lockdown

Both Spain and Italy reported new highs of daily recorded coronavirus cases after ending their strict lockdowns months ago, as more and more viral cases are detected throughout Europe in a worrying trend.


On Wednesday, Spain’s health ministry said 3,715 new daily cases had been detected, the highest tally in a a single day since the Spain emerged in June from its lockdown, according to Reuters. Health officials insist Spain is not seeing levels that would indicate a second wave, and that the steep uptick in numbers can also be chalked up to ramped-up testing.


Italy also broke a record for the most daily cases since it lifted its lockdown in May, according to The Guardian, with an increase of 642 confirmed coronavirus cases.

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