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Hospitals Swamped as Italy-Spain Virus Deaths Surpass 17,000
- Spain reports deadliest day with 838 succumbing to coronavirus
- Officials say cases may be stabilizing with lockdown tightened
A sanitation worker ties a protective coat to the arm of a fireman as a symbol of gratitude for their support during Covid-19 crisis, in Madrid,, on March 28.
Photographer: Guillermo Santos/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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Coronavirus deaths in Italy and Spain rose above 17,000, keeping Europe focused on further restricting people’s movements and avoiding a health-care collapse.