This is not an epidemic anymore; it’s a slaughter – Italy records 368 deaths in 24 hours: 15 Italians now dying every hour

Catastrophe: 15 Italians are now dying every hour and that numbers could increase if the epidemic worsens. If the virus isn’t stopped and the numbers keep skyrocketing as we’ve seen them – COVID-19 could represent an existential threat to the country.

The Italian government reported 368 new deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, the largest 24-hour increase since the country confirmed its first case, according to AP. Why it matters: The surge of deaths come despite extensive government measures to stem the rapidly spreading virus, including internal travel restrictions, bans on all public gatherings and sports, and closures of all retailers that do not sell “essential items.”

By the numbers: Italy reported 3,590 new cases of the virus, bringing its total to 24,747. At least 1,809 people have died from the virus in Italy, making it the largest outbreak outside of China. The big picture: The virus is straining Italy’s health care system, especially in the country’s northern provinces, PBS reports. Some hospitals in the Lombardy region are unable to admit new patients. –Axios

BURIALS in a Coronavirus hit Italian town are taking place every part of the hour it emerged the day before today. Italy has observed an unheard of 21,157 instances with 1,441 deaths making it the worst hit nation after China for the killer worm. Just the day before today, officers reported 175 sufferers down at the 250 reported on Friday. The worst hit area is Lombardy in the north the place the capital is Milan and which has had the absolute best choice of fatalities in the rustic 890. Just 40 miles away is the picturesque town of Bergamo, a common weekend spoil spot for Brit holidaymakers and which has observed 146 deaths since closing Saturday.

The mortuary on the native sanatorium is complete and our bodies are being positioned in church buildings till funerals may also be held. Giacomo Angeloni, councillor in rate of cemeteries in the town, mentioned: “We are going through an emergency there’s no doubting that. We are having a burial every part an hour. We had 18 on Saturday, 44 over Sunday and Monday, 33 on Tuesday and 51 on Wednesday. We’ve needed to shut Bergamo cemetery in the interim to manage this crisis.” –News Parliament