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Despite Slowing COVID-19 Infection Rate, Italian Authorities Ask Citizens Not To Let Their Guard Down

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In Italy, there's more bad news but a glimmer of hope. The number of coronavirus deaths is nearing 14,000 while the rate of new infections is rising more slowly every day.

The term ‘plateauing' is being used — but authorities are desperate for citizens not to let down their guard. Reporter Anna Bensted has this postcard from the Tuscan town of Fiesole.

This segment aired on April 3, 2020.

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