The first case of coronavirus was discovered in Codogno, diagnosed on February 20 of 2020. Nearly half of all cases in Italy occurred in the Lombardy region, of which Milan is the capital. Covid 19 cases In the region peaked at 1,800 patients in intensive care. Notably, there are major differences in epidemiological trends between regions, many of which saw lower mortality rates. Across regions, over 150 Italian doctors are reported to have died from the virus. Italian statisticians and epidemiologists are generally confident that a high-intensity second wave of infections is unlikely as of July.