Coronavirus: EU states record highest one-day death toll

Coronavirus: EU states record highest one-day death toll

By Naveel Krishant
16/03/2020
The area near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was quiet on Sunday [Photo: REUTERS]

The three states bearing the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe have all recorded their highest death tolls for a single day.

Italy saw 368 deaths bringing its total to 1,809, Spain recorded 97 more deaths for a total of 288, and France reported 29 deaths, giving a total of 120.

The United Kingdom also saw a single-day record, with 14 new deaths and a total of 35.

Governments across Europe have responded by curbing the movements of citizens and tightening borders.

[Source: BBC]

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