'It looked like a disaster movie': What it's like inside Italy right now

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Italy has been labelled the epicentre of the COVID-19 crisis in Europe, with 17,660 cases and 1,266 deaths as of Saturday morning. 9News

On the way to her appointment on Thursday, she was one of very few Italians out and about. The usually bustling centre of Bologna was quiet, bars and shops shuttered and almost everyone she saw wore a mask. When she arrived at Milan station, she was met by army personnel in uniform, thick gloves and surgical masks.

Ms Durante's paperwork was rushed through at one of just two reception desks that remained open. She and several other women receiving the same treatment chatted through their masks.Despite the crisis, her doctors were cheerful and friendly, and made a concerted effort not to pass on any anxiety. "But it's obvious there's an emergency.

Olivia Dewey, a 27-year-old Australian translator has lived in the city for 10 years, but never seen it like this.Shoppers in Milan queue at the supermarket, keeping the required one metre apart from each other. On Thursday evening, their 84-year-old neighbour begged him to get her groceries too, even offering him money so she wouldn't need to leave the house.Everyday chores now pose serious logistical challenges. Since Ms Dewey can't take her son when she goes for her pregnancy check-ups, Mr Navarra needs to take unpaid time off work to watch him. "I might just wait until quarantine is over," she said.

 

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So realDonaldTrump was right to ban

It could be us if the government is still playing weak and trying to save economy, don’t you get it? The best way to keep our economy is to address this issue hard and firm! New Zealand set a very good example!

Wuhan virus

Are there no homeless in Italy?

Why do you F%**^% media just focus on cases and deaths and don’t really mention total recovered You are doing the worst job. Great job guys you gotta win a gold medal.

1266 deaths in the world ? or Europe ?

Their corruption can't solve everything.

Italy is the danger zone.

Why is there not a “do not travel “ to Italy yet ?

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