Rome, April 20 (RHC)-- In Europe, Italy recorded its lowest daily death toll in a week as leaders weigh whether they will start significantly lifting restrictions in two weeks, when the current lockdown order expires.   Italy has recorded the highest number of deaths after the U.S., at over 23,000.  

France and Spain also continued to show some signs of progress, even as they continue to suffer devastating daily losses.  France reported close to 400 deaths Sunday, but hospital admissions have been trending downward.  Spain registered its biggest daily drop in fatalities in almost a month with 410 new deaths.  Germany has allowed some small businesses to reopen starting Monday.