Italy may only start the gradual end of lockdown measures on May 4 – Corriere
|Despite the number of daily coronavirus cases in Italy continues slowing down over the past week, the government may only start the gradual end of lockdown measures on May 4, as cited by the Italian daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera, on Tuesday.
Deaths from the epidemic in Italy rose by 636 on Monday vs. previous daily tally of 525, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the number of new cases fell sharply.
The total death toll since the outbreak on Feb. 21 came to 16,523, the highest in the world. The total number of confirmed cases increased by 3,599 to 132,547, the lowest daily rise since March 17.
EUR/USD reaction
Having eased-off daily highs at 1.0841, EUR/USD stays strongly bid near 1.0830 so far this Tuesday.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.