Italy records 55 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, 318 new cases

The aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, The Frecce Tricolori ("Tricolor Arrows"), perform over the city on the Republic Day holiday to show unity and solidarity following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ending a tour of the country, as seen from the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 55 on Tuesday, against 60 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases rose to 318 from 178 on Monday.

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 33,530, the agency said, the third highest in the world after those of the United States and Britain.