Italy has reported a further 889 coronavirus deaths, bringing the total to 10,023 since the outbreak began.
The number of confirmed cases also surged by nearly 6,000 in a day to 92,742, according to officials.
Of those, 3,856 are being treated in intensive care and 26,000 remain in hospital.
Nearly 40,000 are in home isolation and 12,384 have recovered, the health ministry added in its latest statement.
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