Several European Union countries are recording major new case counts that have prompted leaders to reinstate restrictions on movement and businesses.

Italy, one of the world’s first coronavirus hot spots, recorded its highest daily case count Wednesday since the pandemic began, with 7,332 new cases. The previous record was set on March 21, with about 6,600 cases.

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