And again, this happened in a country with a severe lock down, with more doctors in beds per capita per person than here in the U.

S.

And tonight, Italians recording messages to send out to the world.

They're warning.

Here's A B C's Maggie Really Tonight, Italy staggering as the virus rages.

475 more deaths in 24 hours, the most in a single day.

The death toll approaching China's.

But Italy, with just a fraction of the population.

New video inside an I C U unit in the hardest hit part of Italy show doctors fighting a relentless battle.

Working endless hours one physician can fighting.

There are so many patients there is no time for tears.

A governor warning that soon they will not be able to help new victims of the virus amid an acute shortage of equipment.

The rates of infection are being watched closely by the White House.

Is Corona Virus Task Force were very interested in the curves in Italy because of their different approach, and we're following every single countries curves Italy's different approaches a tougher nationwide crackdown on public life than in the U.

S.

8000 people have already been sighted in just one day for breaking the rules, and violations can result in jail time and a warning for the United States.

Italian filmmakers Spreading the message of act Now through an emotional video that shows quarantined Italians sharing what they would have told themselves to prepare 10 days ago, they and with London having the most in fastest growing number of cases in the UK, there are now new reports of a so called shielding plan for the city that would essentially lock it down and contain it from the rest of the country.

Now, David government has not confirmed these plans, but it seems like right now all options are on the table.

David.

Thank you.

Hi, everyone.

George Stephanopoulos here.

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