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Italy becomes world leader in coronavirus deaths

21/03/2020 GMT

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The death toll in Italy continues to rise, while the country remains in lockdown. The lockdown originally imposed on the 12th March has been extended beyond the original end date of the 25th March.

Also in the programme: Reporting coronavirus to children; and the dangers of coronavirus for those suffering from HIV.

Photo: Police and military checks at Central station during the coronavirus emergency lockdown, in Milan, Italy, 20 March 2020 (CREDIT: EPA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI)

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