Industrial output up 42% in May

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 10 - Industrial production rose 42.1% in May over April, ISTAT said Friday.
    The stat agency spoke of a "significant resumption of activities" after the coronavirus lockdown.
    In April, it recalled, there were widespread closures in many sectors of the economy due to the virus threat.
    On an annual basis, there was still a significant drop due to COVID, ISTAT said.
    The stats agency put it at 20.3%. (ANSA).