Pope Francis warned Italians to not let their guard down against the coronavirus pandemic and to not “sing victory too soon” on Sunday, urging them to obey government rules on social distancing and wearing masks. Nearly 34,000 people have died in Italy from the virus, the fourth highest toll in the world.
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