KATHMANDU: The death toll from the coronavirus in Italy has climbed to 197, becoming the country with the largest number deaths from virus outside China, BBC reported.
According to the report, 49 people died in 24 hours, while more than 4,600 cases have been infected with the novel virus in total.
The country has now reported the most deaths outside of China, where the virus emerged in December.
The World Health Organization says nearly 100,000 people worldwide have contracted the coronavirus.
More than 3,000 people have died – the majority in China.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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