The slowing trend in fatalities last month has continued into early June, seemingly confirming that the nation has seen the worst of the pandemic.
The tally of active infections again fell on Tuesday, bringing the total to 32,872 – down from 1858.
Meanwhile, recoveries continued to climb, rising to 168,646 as more patients left intensive care, easing pressure on Italy’s strained healthcare system.
The northern Lombardy region remains the worst hit.
The number of fatalities in the region rose to 16,317 – almost half the nationwide toll.
Several of Italy’s 20 regions are recording no new cases, including Sardinia, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Molise, Abruzzo, Calabria and Basilicata.
As the health emergency seems under control, the government is trying to focus on the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, drafting a long-term plan to solve Italy’s longstanding financial problems.
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called a meeting with all opposition parties, labour unions and business representatives set to start on Friday.
During the meeting, the groups will discuss several proposals outlined after two months of work by a special task force led by manager Vittorio Colao.
The 121-page plan includes suggestions on how to restart businesses and rejuvenate employment in sectors ranging from infrastructure to public administration, culture and tourism.
Some of the proposals include postponing firms’ fiscal payments for 2019 and 2020, as well as measures to help off-the-book workers.
The plan also aims to accelerate the development of 5G networks and encourage industrial groups that decide to return their activities abroad to Italy.
Conte spoke with federal ministers individually on Tuesday ahead of Friday’s meeting.
