Number of COVID-19 tests conducted in Italy since February 24, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak caused many troubles in Italy. The resilience of the Italian healthcare system and the limited capacity of hospitals were among the most pressing issues facing authorities. Conducting as many tests as possible was one of the strategies that proved effective in other countries. Italy, however, stepped up the number of COVID-19 tests conducted only at a later stage (mid-March). As of May 15, 2020, the number of tests conducted in the country reached 2.9 million. This however, does not mean the 2.9 million individuals were tested for the virus, as generally more than one test might be needed to detect and confirm the infection.

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