BERGAMO, Italy—On a recent day, Juri Ambrosioni sold 250 coffees at his takeout place in the center of this northern Italian city, with patrons wearing face masks and standing patiently in line for their espresso or cappuccino fix. It was half the number Mr. Ambrosioni typically sold before the coronavirus pandemic struck northern Italy in March and closed its cafes and restaurants, putting a temporary end to Italians’ cherished ritual of tossing back an espresso with friends in the local piazza.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 17, 2020 09:32 UTC