“And this is really the eye of the cyclone.” “A nightmare. A nightmare.” “Lombardy for sure is one of the most advanced regions in Italy in terms of health care.” “38-year-old with severe respiratory distress. And you can hardly recognize where you normally work.” “The gastroenterology ward is not there anymore. Doctors from other specialties have been called to do shifts.” “We had seven I.C.U. We have to intubate, put on a helicopter and transfer to another region, actually, because in the region all the intensive cares are full.” “Prepare more intensive care beds, get more devices for mechanical ventilation.

Source: New York Times March 23, 2020 00:33 UTC