The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Italy reached 86,498 on Friday, exceeding the total figure registered in China, according to data by the Civil Protection Department coordinating the national emergency response.

The number of new coronavirus cases in Italy jumped dramatically on Tuesday, with more than 3,500, pushing the cumulative total number to over 30,000, according to new data released by the Civil Protection Department.

A total of 3,916 people were tested positive for the coronavirus in Italy since the epidemic first broke out here 15 days ago, the Civil Protection Department said Friday.