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Italy Says 96% of Virus Fatalities Suffered From Other Illnesses

  • Virus killing mostly older Italians with previous conditions
  • Only 1.1% of fatalities were under 50, with average age of 80
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The coronavirus outbreak in Italy has struck overwhelmingly among the nation’s older population and those with preexisting medical conditions, according to the national health authority.