Italy reports 977 more COVID-19 cases, exceeding 10,000

Checking the temperature of a driver coming from Italy at the Brenner Pass border between Italy and Austria, March 10, 2020. /Reuters

Italy reported 977 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number to 10,149 in the country, according to the ministry of health.

A total of 631 deaths have been reported in Italy, and 1,004 people have recovered.

Italy extended quarantine to the entire country on Monday. All public gatherings, including sporting events and classes, will be halted till April 3.