Coronavirus cases in Italy reach 139,422, death toll at 17,669

ROME, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The coronavirus pandemic has claimed 17,669 lives in locked-down Italy, bringing the total number of infections, fatalities and recoveries to 139,422 as of Wednesday, according to the latest data released by the country's Civil Protection Department.

Medical workers of San Filippo Neri Hospital take samples for further testing in Rome, Italy, April 8, 2020. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Medical workers of San Filippo Neri Hospital pose for a group photo in Rome, Italy, April 8, 2020. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

A medical worker of San Filippo Neri Hospital takes samples for further testing in Rome, Italy, April 8, 2020. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

A medical worker of San Filippo Neri Hospital takes samples for further testing in Rome, Italy, April 8, 2020. +9(Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

A medical worker of San Filippo Neri Hospital takes samples for further testing in Rome, Italy, April 8, 2020. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)■