The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy now stands at 233, while the cases in the country have reached 5.883 according to the latest data from the Italian authorities. It is indicative that the cases on Saturday (7/3) increased by 1.145 compared to Friday.
2.651 people have been admitted to the country's hospitals, 567 patients are being treated in intensive care units and 1.843 are under house arrest.
The Italian regions with most of its cases COVID-19 Lombardy (3.420), Emilia Romagna (1.010) and Veneto (543) remain.
The secretary of the Italian Democratic Party, Nicola Gingaretti, announced that he was positive about the coronavirus, but that he is in good health, and is under house arrest with his family.
The Vatican decided on Saturday that the general hearing of the faithful by Pope Francis every Wednesday and the established Sunday blessing will take place online due to the coronavirus.
According to Italian media, the Conte government is aiming to extend the closure of the country's schools and universities until the end of March.