The phenomenon of 'excess deaths' seen
at the peak of the coronavirus emergency stopped in Italy in
May, the Higher Health Institute (ISS) and national statistics
agency ISTAT said on Thursday.
"The dramatic 'excess of mortality' registered in the months of
March and April 2020 ended in May thanks to the
non-pharmacological preventative measures enforced," said an
ISS-ISTAT report on COVID-19 deaths.
It said deaths at the national level were slightly down in May
with respect for the average for the month registered in the
2015-2019 period.
The report said only areas where the epidemic continues to be
strong had excess deaths in May, with Lombardy, the hardest-hit
region, registering the most.
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