Such words may seem dramatic, but it is indeed the language adopted by politicians and journalists alike in Italy’s national press. The usual busy crowds in streets and piazzas were reduced to handfuls of high school kids relishing their unexpected holiday. The usual busy crowds in streets and piazzas were reduced to handfuls of high school kids relishing their unexpected holiday. The stress on the health service has led to a complete prioritization of those with coronavirus. I have to say I’m thankful for Netflix in giving me a necessary respite from this otherwise inescapable pandemic.

Source: Huffington Post March 11, 2020 15:31 UTC