Italy's coronavirus deaths up to 17, infections to 650

ROME, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Death toll from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy has risen to 17 and the number of infected cases climbed to 650.
Speaking at a news conference, chief of the regional civil protection agency Angelo Borelli said that three more deaths were reported due to the coronavirus as of noon today, increasing today's death tally to five. (end) mn.aq