“These are crucial days. Woe to whoever lets down the guard,” said Health Minister Roberto Speranza, to a media outlet while speaking of the new numbers.

The research is backed by the observation of the cases tested positive, after a surge in the numbers in acutely affected countries like South Korea, China, and Italy. What’s more, Germany has reportedly maintained that 2 out of its 3 coronavirus cases have been diagnosed with anosmia.

The numbers have doubled in France as well, crossing over 4,500 infected cases and 91 deaths.

The crisis has called for the implementation of ‘catastrophe medicine' guidelines—a strategy treatment method that gives top priority to those with the greatest chance of survival.

Incidentally, the first confirmed case in Argentina was that of a 43-year-old who was also on his way back from a two-week trip to Milan, Italy.

Currently, Brazil has 636 suspected cases of the disease. The respiratory illness which has sent shockwaves across the globe has recorded 95,000 cases worldwide and over 3,200 deaths in China.

A recent study by a group of Italian researchers shed light on the myriad benefits of eating chili peppers four times a week. But, the internet is divided in opinion.

Rumors of a lovers’ reunion between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt just won’t die down. It does not help that the “Friends” star was reportedly caught on cam with Brad Pitt on a boat in Italy. Is the ship really sailing again?

With Selena Gomez’s recent birthday celebration, all eyes are back at the star and her birthday getaway in Italy, where he was spotted with a handsome man.

George Clooney’s name has entered into the rumor mill of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s story, citing the world famous actor and filmmaker as the cause of their latest reunion.

Shakira shared the most adorable photos of her son Milan at the Euro Championships.

The Whitey Bulger of Italy, Scotti evaded arrest by living quietly in a coastal town in Brazil

Borussia Dortmund had no answer at home against Juventus on Wednesday as they Italian squad dominated Dortmund behind a terrific performance by Carlos Tevez. Recap and highlights.

Meet Guido Vadala, a youth phenom from the same town in Argentina that Lionel Messi is from. On Sunday, Vadala scored seven goals during the Argentina youth championship game, bringing comparisons that the young soccer player is the next Messi. Watch all Vadala's goals.

Italian striker and global superstar Mario Balotelli is headed back to the English Premier League where he will lace up his cleats for Liverpool this season

In a letter to FIFA, following the infamous biting incident, Luis Suárez explains why he "bit" Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Stay with us throughout the course of the match as we bring you commentary, highlights, scores and more as Los Cafeteros take on La Celeste.

After the highly publicized Luis Suárez bite to Giorgio Chiellini, and FIFA's punishment to the Uruguayan star striker, victim Chiellini opens up and calls the ban "excessive."

Uruguay appeals Luis Suarez ban handed down by FIFA on Thursday and threatens to boycott their round of 16 match against Colombia on Saturday. Meanwhile fans across Uruguay continue to support Suarez and are angry at the decision.

One of the first knockout game matches features Colombia and Uruguay. The two teams will face each other in Rio as they both look to advance to the quarterfinals.

The second game of knockout round match-ups sees a very strong Colombian side go up against an Uruguay team that is swarmed with controversy. The Estadio de Maracana will host the South American sides as they get set to send each other home early. Preview, analysis and live streams for the game can be seen here.

We've all seen/heard about Luis Suárez infamous bite against Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match. In this parody video, Suárez explains why he bit the other player. Take a look!

Uruguay's Luis Suárez is mired in controversy after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in Uruguay's 1-0 win at the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. With an investigation by FIFA ongoing, and a punishment looming, Uruguay's President, Coach, Teammates and fans speak out in support of their star.

We've all seen/heard about Uruguayan soccer player Luis Suárez biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match. Besides the memes, now companies have taken advantage of the incident to promote their products. This is how they did it.

European teams have had a tough run in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil: here are five reasons why.

Reactions from fans are flowing in regarding the controversial bite by Luis Suárez on Giorgio Chiellini. WATCH the videos of all of his bites below.

Uruguay faced Italy on Tuesday, June 24. The game looked like your typical soccer match until Luis Suárez bit Giorgio Chiellini on his shoulder. Here are the best memes from the Internet.

Italy and Uruguay clashed in a battle of former Champions that will go down in history as one of the most dramatic and strange matches ever seen.

Stay with us throughout the course of the match as we bring you commentary, highlights, scores and more as the "Azzurri" take on "La Celeste":

Uruguay's Luis Suarez told the media on Monday that after playing the Italians at the Confederations Cup last year, that he knows what their weaknesses are and Uruguay will exploit them.