COVID-19 and the excess of mortality in Italy from January to April 2020: what are the risks for oldest old?

• Main Authors: Eraldo Francesco Nicotra (Author), Roberto Pili (Author), Luca Gaviano (Author), Gian Pietro Carrogu (Author), Roberta Berti (Author), Paola Grassi (Author), Donatella Rita Petretto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In February 2020, Italy has been the first country in Europe fighting against COVID-19. In March 2020, Italian government declared national lockdown. Until May 4th, people stayed in home confinement and only the so-called "essential works and activities" were continued. Like in other count...