Italy coronavirus cases continue to decline despite loosened restrictions

Despite four weeks of loosened restrictions, the number of coronavirus cases in Italy continue to drop.

The number of active cases of coronavirus declined by over 1,600 over a 24-hour period, according to a statement released by the Italian Civil Protection Agency on Sunday.

There has been a fall of at least 1,616 cases since Saturday’s figures, bringing the total number to approximately 42,075, the statement read.

The coronavirus death toll in the European country currently stands at around 33,415, a rise of 75 fatalities due to the virus since yesterday, according to the statement.