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Italy’s New Virus Cases Decline Even Though Record Number Tested

Expert says virus is at ‘artificial peak’ due to lockdown
Tests and number of recovered patients hit new record

An empty street leads to the Colosseum during coronavirus lockdown on Easter weekend in Rome.Photographer: Giulio Napolitano/Bloomberg

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By John Follain

April 17, 2020 at 4:18 PM UTC

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Italy reported a slight drop in new coronavirus cases on Friday even as a record number of people were tested, though experts warn the virus is not yet in check.