Italy's virus toll tops 4,000 after new one-day record

The onslaught of infections has completely overwhelmed the public health system in Italy. The total number of deaths was 4,032, with the number of infections reaching 47,021.

Rome: Italy on Friday reported a record 627 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, taking its overall toll to 4,000 as the pandemic gathered pace despite government efforts to halt its spread.

The total number of deaths was 4,032, with the number of infections reaching 47,021.

Italy's previous one-day record death toll was 475 on Wednesday.

(With inputs from AFP)