Italy confirms 2,263 coronavirus cases, plus 160 recoveries, 79 deaths

Italian Army soldiers check transit to and from the cordoned areas in Turano Lodigiano, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. Italian authorities on Tuesday confirmed 2,263 coronavirus cases, which marked an increase of 428 infections compared to the previous day. The figure did not include recoveries or fatalities, whose numbers were provided separately. (Xinhua)