It's the second week of the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy. the whole country is within the so-called "red zone". About three weeks ago, people refused to need the arrival of this virus seriously, partly because Dr Maria Rita Gismondo, the Director of the Laboratory of Microbiology, Virology, and Bio-emergencies at Luigi Sacco University Hospital in Milan, had reported that it had been little quite the regular flu which the virus would aren't discussed after every week (by March 4). She thought the Italian public had been collectively brainwashed by the media, stating, "C'e' stato un lavaggio del cervello collettivo." She wasn't the sole important person who thought there was little to fear. Thus, many of us didn't know what to think. I, as an example , wondered why the Chinese had put forth such tons effort to fight this virus if it wasn't so lethal. I remained worried, although, due to Dr Gismondo, i assumed it had been still safe to circulate cautiously. Likewise, many employers continued to force their employees to work , thinking that Dr Gismondo and a few of other "experts" were right in any case .
At Cremona, one of the regions battered by COVID-19, some 60 Americans representing the "Samaritan's Purse" have decided to render aid by supplying Maggiore Hospital with necessary materials returning from the us . These Americans have generously furnished medical equipment in terrible conflicts like Somalia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, and Iraq (according to Corriere della Sera). Their staff consists of sixty people, including physicians and technicians. they're going to be providing sixty beds and eight spots for intensive therapy. There has already been a gathering between these volunteers and Giuseppe Rossi, the director of Maggiore Hospital. Gianluca Galimberti, the mayor, is thankful that these good Samaritans have arrived in Italy.
There is an appeal from local leaders to respect the norms because the cases of illness are still increasing. By evening, the streets of Milan are going to be empty. The president of the Lombardy region, Attilio Fontana, is begging citizens to remain home because he says that more drastic measures will need to be taken if people don't reduce the numbers outside; every exit from house is a risk for the one who exits and for others also .
On Wednesday morning at the Casa Santa Marta Chapel, Pope Francis prayed for the deceased and for the health care providers who have given their lives for others. He prayed to God for an end to the pandemic and for healing for sick people. Pope Francis urges the populace to not waste this point , to undertake to become closer to their families and to spend time wisely in reflection. Moreover, a serious conference that Pope Francis had planned to attend later in March, "The Economy of Francis" at Assisi, has been postponed thanks to the gravity of the Corona Virus situation.
Marcello Natali, a 57-year-old physician, Secretary of Provincial Medics in Lodi, has given his life, fighting until the top to save lots of his patients. Although he did not have any pre-existing conditions, he didn't make it, showing that anyone can fall prey to CORONA-19. consistent with Corriere della Sera (18 March 2020), Natali was taken to intensive therapy on 11 March after having begged the govt to supply more tests for the citizenry. shortly afterwards, he was transferred to Milan. Like many other physicians, nurses, and volunteers who have worked for long hours throughout this emergency, Marcello Natali will forever remain a hero.
Many Italians have taken to the web to stay in touch with friends and family. Neighbourhood solidarity groups have formed on Facebook, Instagram, and other social networking websites. many of us who never have used these sites before are now utilizing them to cheer one another up and make suggestions about resolving problems. A Facebook user posted old photos of community members once they were children in order that other members could participate in guessing who those children were. Others snapped newer photos of nature.
Italians on Facebook want to understand who are going to be delivering food, water, and even pizza to their local homes. Many make comments about the ways people should answer this international emergency (i.e. by not walking an excessive amount of round the village and by staying inside the maximum amount as possible). Many argue about what constitutes acceptable exercise; is walking outdoors really permissible exercise during this difficult period when most are alleged to be locked-down indoors? Must one be "running" so as to maneuver around town? Fortunately, local priests have acknowledged religious services, prayers, and thus the mass online to unite citizenry and provides them faith. May their prayers be answered!
Laura Gail Sweeney, Ed.D., could also be a writer, philosopher, mentor, and online English teacher .
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