Rome [Italy], February 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Italy will abolish the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors on Friday as the country continues to register a gradual decrease in the daily number of COVID-19 cases, said Italian Health Undersecretary Andrea Costa.

"A health ministry measure is coming to remove outdoor face masks in the whole national territory without a distinction due to colour, starting on February 11," Costa said, as quoted by Italy's national newswire ANSA.

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He also stressed the relevant order was under development and would apply to all regions of the country, regardless of the number of COVID-19 cases.

According to the latest data from the Italian Health Ministry, COVID-19 infections are decreasing in the country, with 41,247 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. For comparison, Italy registered 77,029 cases the day before.

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The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has exceeded 11 million. Over 9 million have recovered, and 149,097 have died. (ANI/Sputnik)

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