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Italy Reports Decline in Daily Fatalities From Coronavirus

New infections dropped slightly from Wednesday’s figure
Premier Conte is considering speeding up lockdown exit

Cyclists stop near the Colosseum in Rome on May 4.Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg

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By John Follain

May 7, 2020 at 11:56 AM EDT

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Italy reported a decline in daily fatalities from the coronavirus and a slight dip in new infections on Thursday, as Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte considers speeding up a gradual exit from a national lockdown under pressure from coalition allies and business leaders.