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Spain sees record death toll with 849 fatalities in 24 hours: govt
MADRID, March 31, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Once again, Spain hit a new record with
849 people dying of COVID-19 in 24 hours, hiking the overall death toll to
8,189, the government said on Tuesday.
The increase came after a day in which the number of deaths had fallen
slightly, raising hopes the epidemic could be reaching a peak in Spain, which
has logged the world’s second-highest number of deaths from the virus, after
Italy.
Another 9,222 people tested positive for the virus over the past 24 hours,
raising the total number of confirmed cases to 94,417.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1602 hrs