BERLIN: Some Europeans, especially those from coronavirus-stricken Italy, are finally ready to forego their previous prejudice against wearing masks amid soaring numbers of confirmed infections and deaths in Europe. Walking past landmark Duomo square in central Milan after the Italian government ordered a lockdown on Sunday, local resident Davide Scirocco finally saw some people wearing masks as they fed pigeons. But there is hope as many have come to realize the importance of self-protection, like wearing masks,” Scirocco told the Global Times. He said that other items, such as sanitizing gel and even alcohol are difficult to find at the moment. Global Times

Source: Manila Times March 10, 2020 11:15 UTC