Photo: SuppliedA Christchurch couple are stranded at an airport in Italy after their tour group was told they cannot travel through Australia because of Covid-19 restrictions. "It's like being in an apocalypse movie, people look bewildered and very scared." Italy has been in lockdown because of the Covid-19 epidemic, with the Italian prime minister urging people to stay indoors. Mrs and Mrs Mitchell have managed to book flights home via Doha at their own expense, but she said others could not afford to do the same and were stranded. She says it is a very emotional time with many in the group, including Mrs Mitchell, breaking down in tears.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2020 02:03 UTC