The worst-hit Italian region of Lombardy has reported a small increase in the number of Covid-19 cases for the second day in a row.
This comes after a few days where active case numbers were decreasing, according to the Italian Civil Protection Agency.
On Tuesday, active cases in the region increased by 264, making a total of 30,675. However, Lombardy officials said the increase in cases could be explained by additional data that was collected over the past few days.
Across Italy, at least 30,911 people have died from Covid-19, according to the Italian Civil Protection Agency on Tuesday. That is an increase of 172 since the day before and a variation in line with previous days.
The total number of cases recorded in Italy, including deaths and recoveries, is now at least 221,216.
