April 8, 2020

Europe coronavirus death toll tops 60,000

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The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 60,000 people in Europe alone as of 1615 GMT Wednesday, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources.

That figure accounts for more than 70 percent of the deaths so far officially recorded worldwide.

Italy remains the worst hit country, with 17,669 deaths, followed by Spain with 14,555.

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