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Italy’s New Coronavirus Cases Level Off at Two-Week Low

Country reaches plateau in contagion phase, official says
Government prepares a second stimulus package for lockdown

European Nations Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions

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By Marco Bertacche and John Follain

March 31, 2020 at 4:07 PM UTC

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March 31, 2020 at 5:03 PM UTC

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The number of new coronavirus cases in Italy leveled off on Tuesday at a two-week low, a sign that the outbreak in Europe’s virus epicenter may be coming under control as the country prepares to extend its lockdown.