Europe Passes China in Virus Deaths on Italy’s Deadliest Day

Coronavirus Cases Exceed 200,000 Worldwide, Deaths Rise to 8,200
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Europe surpassed China in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths as Italy reported its deadliest day.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Europe’s total of more than 85,000 infections exceeds China’s 80,900. Europe has also reported just under 4,000 deaths from Covid-19, compared with about 3,200 in China. Italy’s death count alone is 2,978.