Coronavirus: Inside Italy's COVID-19 Lockdown | Foreign Correspondent

It’s Europe’s coronavirus epicentre with cases of infected rising by up to a thousand daily. Hospitals are full. Patients, young and old, are dying. To control the outbreak, Italy is in lockdown but is it too little too late?
In the province of Lodi, half an hour from northern Italy’s capital Milan, it’s day 23 of the lockdown.
A young couple - Isabella and Roberto - are stuck inside with their 3-year-old daughter Eleonora. They’re wondering when they will be able to resume normal life.
The northern Lombardy region has been dubbed the ground zero of Italy’s corona crisis. So far, over two thousand people have died there and nearly thirty thousand have been infected.
After Lombardy, the virus spread through the north, then nationwide.
At first, doctors mistook it for the flu. Precious time was lost and now Italy, known for its warm embraces and kisses on both cheeks, has more cases than any country apart from China.
Hospitals have been swamped. All non-corona related patients’ care has been sidelined. Doctors have been issued with protocols about which patients to prioritise and which not to - a form of disaster medicine.
Desperate to bring the virus under control, Italy has finally taken strong action, declaring a nationwide lockdown. Schools and universities have shut. Shops, cafes and restaurants have closed. Apart from buying groceries, people need official authorisation to move around or else face a fine.
Reporter Emma Alberici can’t travel to Italy but she has relatives and friends there.
For this special report, Emma taps into her network of family and friends as well as doctors and businesspeople, to tell an intimate story about how families, communities and the country are dealing with this unprecedented health emergency.
We use skype calls, phone diaries, photos and home video to bring you a picture of Italy in lockdown.
In Milan, we meet the head surgeon at one of the city’s major hospitals. He’s isolated at home after contracting the Coronavirus from one of his patients. He explains how he’s being treated for the infection and his fears for his wife, who’s working as an obstetrician.
There’s 7-year-old Zoe, who doing school from her home in Milan. She skypes her Australian friend Livia and they chat and giggle about the virus and hand washing.
We meet Emma’s 90-year-old aunt recently hospitalised with influenza, and her cousin - also Emma Alberici - who’s looking after her mother while holding down a job as CFO of a big pharmaceutical company in Milan - an industry which has special exemption from the lockdown.
We hear from Isabella and Roberto about the meals they’re cooking and the bread they’re baking.
And we interview virologist Prof Roberto Burioni who warns Australia that this virus is dangerous and must be taken with the utmost seriousness.
This is an intimate insight into an extraordinary moment in history.
Read more here: ab.co/2WG1zYW
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[@ABCNewsIndepth]

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[@stevethea5250]

first

[@weemanas]

why are you calling outbreak in Italy "ground zero", ground zero is in Wuhan, China.

[@colinrussell3979]

Why does our government insist we don't wear face masks when common sense says you should and they are essential for every health care worker.

[@surfingtothestars]

@@weemanas they said ground zero IN ITALY

[@giorgiogalvani3678]

I think this situation we're living it's changing for some of us their own priorities and way of thinking, giving more attention at simple things like family's life, own liberty. Someone will pursuit the happiness after this era, someone else will stop an unsatisfactory relationship or will have a baby...surely we'll have learned the value of live. I'm living in North Milan area...fortunately me and my family are fine but in Bergamo, Cremona and in most country (especially in North), situation in critical. Personally I'm investing this time in some personal projects, learning Deutsch has the priority since I want reach my gf in München asap.

[@baklavaa6262]

It's fine to show all the wealthy people in big homes with gardens and treadmills and really it just a good opportunity for quality family time. What about the homeless and the poor people living in a small one-room flat. "Cabin fever" in a house on the lake...really?

[@choo6988]

it's a rich kid, their opinion doesnt matter

[@darkmoon8400]

Just because you have money does not Mean that life dont change and that you cant have cabine fever. Dont hate because they have money, get your own

[@SoRAnubis]

​@@darkmoon8400 Nobody cares about rich , they are a small % of the population, and yet they are represented everywhere as if their life style is a norm, which is not. WE don't care about them, we care how normal people are going through this.

[@stuka101]

@Tom Wilcken You're so narrow minded. I bet you horded toilet paper.

[@helicart]

It's not your ABC. It's Alberici's and other virtue signaling elites' ABC. These people despise working class Aussies. We are all fat ignorant uncouth Norms to them. This is why they huddle together in elite suburbs with median house prices well above what 95% of Australians can afford.

[@jantaljaard835]

These doctors and nurses are true heroes and even martyrs.

[@shivakumarpatil7855]

Military and Sanitizer spraying guys as well

[@psilocybemusashi]

wasn't a good idea for politicians in italy to tell their citizens to "hug a chinese" was it. watch?v=mNMdg4morQs

[@fjb-Trump-WON]

Watch some ww2 movies That's were Hero's. .you become too weak

[@violettaw215]

We're not choosing to be martyrs. Nobody wants to die on a job. We're forced to do it in order to earn a paycheck. As much as I care about others. My life and my family's is my priority.

[@mrillis9259]

So were the plague doctors.

[@Jordan-pf9ws]

I would be more interested in seeing how everyday Italians are coping. Not just the wealthy.

[@Guest-zy8us]

They're coping being in isolation and when they have to leave their homes, they wear masks and gloves and stay out for the least time possible. Unfortunately the report was typical of modern manistream journalism. 10% truth and the rest is left up to speculation but with a sway towards the negative.

[@zoppas7524]

It's not easy to define the 'everyday' Italians... in my opinion the people who lives in the countryside like my parents where the population density is low, have an easier life compared to the ones that lives in a small apartment surrounded by residential condominiums (like the people you see on the videos singing from their balconies). But in this situation apart from the size of the house and having a an outdoor area, wealth is not a major and distinctive factor. It will be when life will get back to normal and lots of people will be jobless

[@limitedlau5339]

The outbreak was in Milan, which is one of the richest cities in Europe. Do you want to change reality?

[@Keithlfpieterse]

JOY Callcott: Excellente!

[@fabriziocoppola6519]

Me too! After 4 weeks of quarantena most of the people need liquids, money, notes.

[@vd3000]

The two little girls at the end talking Italian 💕😍 God bless Italy and the Italian people. Beautiful country with beautiful people.

[@karthikhyd1]

I pray to God for speedy recovery of every Italian from India.

[@roberts.8389]

karthikhyd1 ❤️

[@NoobChester8964]

@Baba baba are you blind

[@rogerjr.6588]

Europeans dont give 2 f**s about Indians, why u care so much about them

[@ace8256]

@Baba baba *regards, from india

[@karthikhyd1]

@@rogerjr.6588 because they are also humans like us .here in India we are praying to God to forgive all Europeand and help them

[@blueman5924]

OMG. That little Italian girl with the big smile and happy attitude, brought me to tears. May she and her friends and family be blessed with a good life. So sweet..

[@t.johnson2966]

I have fallen in love with the people of Italy! I grieve with you! Virtual hugs from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Someone-kg4rx]

I am from Egypt. I pray for Italy everyday. Stay strong guys we all support you!

[@Wisdom6159]

Ahmed Mokhtar , we pray for Italy but for everyone all over the world. Hope in your country everyone takes care, and dont wait the last minute.

[@kenhunt5153]

The numbers have gone down for two days in Italia. You will beat this. Only the best.

[@RyanOKaiser]

I hope they will

[@bahamastarry3054]

just ignore the doctors and officials who say they've stopped counting the dead and that people are dying at home because there's no ICU beds.

[@ElixirEcho]

@Jp111 It could mutate to be a lot worse

[@ElixirEcho]

@Jp111 It could mutate to be a lot worse

[@MsBaby1959]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@fastcharger3314]

I lived in southern Italy for 4 years and life is good there. People help each other out and family is at the heart of their culture. Love too Italy.

[@ariannapomella7456]

C hunt thank you❤️ ciao!

[@estellagutierrez795]

What do you know about Camino de Santiago?

[@swati2824]

God bless you, take care yourself and your family

[@cwb0051]

Exactly Right, Im Italian, and Thats Just The WAY We ARE..

[@fastcharger3314]

Estella - I never did the walk but certainly it would be nice

[@aoki277]

I’m so sorry bad news from Italy. i’m a Korean. Please request to Korean Government. All of Corona Virus testing Kit And many solutions. They’ll help Italy government and italian. Don’t panic and stay home. Trust your government and follow order. Watching news and watching S Korean What they doing against corona virus. God bless Italy. Also i and all of Korean pray for beautiful Italy. 🇮🇹

[@Buiobui26]

Thank you from Italy,I love korean culture and i Hope to visit ur nation

[@da3v1ls93]

Are you from the north or the south? Just kidding

[@grenven]

@Alexandra it's the best we can do for now

[@grenven]

@Alexandra so who should we trust to fight this pandemic huh? KZbin

[@grenven]

@Alexandra there would be Millions died if all of them thinking the same like you if the governments really making this up then for what the city is dead the economy slowing down and thats not a good thing for government if you want to blame government just blame Xi jin ping is he spreading the virus on purpose by not handling it in the first place instead arresting the doctor first discovered the virus to affect other country economy

[@moniquealvarado-arellano1204]

I am in Kansas City, Missouri in the USA. We have been placed on lockdown for 30 days. I hope people do their part and stay inside. Prayers for Italy, such beautiful people and land.

[@noshadean787]

We the Saints shall not be locked down!we by God's grace are not given the spirit of fear!we shall go when we are told to go and stay still only when god almighty tells us to do so,we are not of this temporal doomed 🌎 world..Amen

[@moniquealvarado-arellano1204]

Nosha Dean I understand your faith but this is help stop the spreading and exposure. We need to be able to humbling take instruction. It’s not fear. Its using wisdom. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sbell2886]

@@noshadean787 Nosha Dean...this is almighty God...i want u 2 stay on lock down for the good of all. Do u hear me, my child?...

[@somedude6853]

Italy you will survive this. I will go there someday to see Rome, Venice, Milan and see you teeming with life again. The road will be long, hard and rocky but you will get through this. Please survive for us and the future generation. Godspeed recovery Italia.

[@anagvalia871]

Oh i'm all on tears.such a touching words in this hard time for italy.

[@noshadean787]

You are fast asleep!not so,this is the wrath of the Lord god almighty!nothing shall ever be the same again!Praise the living God.Amen

[@mariatineo4614]

@somedude. Amen

[@pilarr9998]

Andrà tutto bene

[@livinghope1561]

@@noshadean787 very True!!! People didn't repented and turned to Jesus!!!!

[@Unknown-xx3gy]

The dancing granny and her son-in-law touched my heart. Thank you and stay safe

[@missflorencek8569]

That made my day.

[@marianboudreau1337]

But they were touching, holding hands, that is not what social distancing is.

[@pilarr9998]

@@marianboudreau1337 Within the same family/home this is allowed. I mean, Jesus, how do you expect anyone to function in any basic manner if they were not to touch?!

[@cordeliav3055]

I loved the comment someone made about the toilet paper being an Anglo Saxon thing. I am mostly Anglo and I was as bemused as the Italians were.

[@GTAfan421]

Best regards from the US. Here’s hoping Italy comes back from this better and stronger than ever. Much love to you all, stay healthy and stay strong.

[@KeiraR]

You're in the US. Pray for yourself too. 🤗

[@impaugjuldivmax]

the situation within the US going to be even worse

[@maestrahamsa2085]

The Italian death toll is 700 dead every 24 hours 😭

[@kevkeelan5106]

Even after the British governments advice and updated rules, people here in my town in the UK, are acting like there's nothing wrong. Im trying to brace myself for the inevitable catastrophy that's coming our way. Ive been warning, friends and family, and preparing for over a month now. They just keep saying it's not that bad. God bless everyone, and God bless Italy.

[@salmaabdullahgb]

There's apparently about 100 ppl in my local park in London ffs

[@djavk8413]

U guys have to learn from India how they are curtaning this virus

[@BlackWarriorsFA]

DJ AVK how are they?

[@psilocybemusashi]

wasn't a good idea for politicians in italy to tell their citizens to "hug a chinese" was it. watch?v=mNMdg4morQs

[@jackz4665]

What? Aren't people forced to stay home in UK?

[@worldanalyst8928]

Italian nation is an excellent group of people and hope they will overcome this situation soon.

[@sahulianhooligan7046]

Their economy will bounce back since the medical cost to look after the elderly will be reduced

[@LightYagami-on5lm]

GanjaFarmer 😅

[@albirdie1630]

@@sahulianhooligan7046 one can only hope

[@manasigurav2089]

I really feel bad for this country. Hope everything gets better soon

[@LightYagami-on5lm]

It’s so sad to see people living in this condition. Hope Italy become well soon . Prayers from India

[@tanishqkaur2525]

I really hope too

[@keren7]

There are also alot of people living alone in the apartments for one month without seeing anyone.. imagine how difficult it is.

[@daftirishmarej1827]

It is yes, but st least there is Skype and Zoom... oh, and those old fashioned things called books 😉😉

[@maxmustermann5639]

Why would that be difficult? Did that many times.

[@creative_4ever]

it's worse if you are with your significant other... you either make babies or you kill each other...

[@daftirishmarej1827]

@@creative_4ever I think there will be a lot of babies in December!!

[@patricianunez4025]

This is horrific. My heart goes out to the Italian people. I had to cry watching the grandmother dancing. So happy she is well again.

[@TexasSean]

If no one is going to mention it. Maria is 90??!?!?🤯🤯 she looks 60

[@MarleeSky]

Sean exactly what I was thinking!

[@cwb0051]

Yep!..Thats An Italian Thing, We Age WELL..

[@roxannescott6956]

Good wine and olive oil😊

[@nizarr21]

She definitely does 😱

[@willber318]

roxanne scott moisturised from the inside out

[@alsie1882]

Those little Italian girls talking were so very cute, such a beautiful language. And mama Maria looks amazing for 90!

[@jennyjenga1929]

Wow how incredibly cute the two little friends talking through the screen......how sad what they are going thru in Italy.....my prayers are for them also 💕💕💕

[@rudymazar8666]

This is not representative of the normal workers loosing theirs jobs in the tourism industry ....and not being able to survive.. just privileged people during lockdown .

[@Nemo7The7Pirate7]

ye, like, by the look of things these people can live without working for years.

[@fatcoconut]

@@Nemo7The7Pirate7 well they do work, but from home, which, yeah is still a privilege i guess.

[@psilocybemusashi]

wasn't a good idea for politicians in italy to tell their citizens to "hug a chinese" was it. watch?v=mNMdg4morQs

[@lalalablablabla2130]

These are family member of Italian Australians

[@MatteoTN]

Well, currently no one is losing its job here in Italy. Of course is an hard time for all, but we have enough money to live in this way for some weeks.

[@MGZetta]

If you take no action this is every country's future. I heard Italy has one of the best medical care in Europe, now imagine a poor country.

[@cwb0051]

Italians, On Average, Are The Most Intelligent In Europe...Just A FACT..

[@Guest-zy8us]

It's one of the 2 best in the world. France is number one but only because it gets a lot more financing.

[@noshadean787]

Medicine is sorcery!!get over it already!!Amen.

[@mrbrightside4278]

You heard wrong...medical care in Italy has always been for the privileged.

[@matthiasknaak4219]

Yeah I talked to an Italian today here in Germany and he said that the health care system in Italy seems not to be good . My heart goes out to all those affected . Stay healthy y'all

[@express6275]

Im from Rome. i think the best thing that we can do now is to show love for everyone that is to stay home. staying home is caring also for our health workers, staying home is protecting ourself and saving lives specially the elderly. thank you for this video ma'am. i am watching while I'm in the kitchen- my comfort zone:)) in the last 24 hours as of today march 24 - new positives decreased 3,612 than monday. but sadly with 743 deaths.

[@noshadean787]

Oh!get over yourself! We the Saints shall not be as the world in fear and despair,god almighty does m Not give his children a spirit of fear!Alleluia!!!!!PRAISE THE LIVING LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!AMEN

[@nzmarco]

@@noshadean787 Get yourself professional help. Now.

[@mabel8179]

I hope you beat this evil virus soon. We are in lockdown in Britain also. This afternoon I'm doing my laundry and put some outside the house to dry on a clothes stand and met some neighbours from my street who chatted with me at the required social distance. They were from Finland but have lived here for awhile. It's very sunny and warm here at the moment, and we can go out for a walk and shopping for food as long as we keep the 2 meter distance and do not meet people in groups. Best wishes to you x

[@lord_draculs]

Stay strong my italian bros and sis. Prayers from india 🇮🇳🙏🙏🙏

[@user-pe1ns8bd6j]

I live in northern Italy, 15 minutes from Lombardy. It truly is eerie and quiet, but yet there is so much happening. Cleaning religiously, cooking, and reading have become our pass-time. It is extremely important to stay indoors and stay clean, folks. If we get sick, hospitals are not an option.

[@noshadean787]

This is a time to be in reading the good 📖 book,old King James Bible version only.glory to the lamb of god almighty.Amen

[@TheRevering]

@@noshadean787 Stop that nonsense. They LIVE IN ITALY!!! THEY DON'T SPEAK ELIZABETHAN ENGLISH!!!!! Other Bibles are just as good, if not better.

[@brycefreeman8202]

If she's 90 god damn she looking good. Best wishes to all. United we will win, well you know what I mean. With love from Australia

[@gpeerboom2569]

✌❤

[@aychemara]

ya cause the rich and can do stem cell injections

[@merkzdude5466]

wassah my friendly aussie

[@sergicalvet600]

@@aychemara or because she simply takes care of herself and has a healthy lifestyle

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

yeah but i say we take action as well, now we have over 2000 cases and most schools r still open

[@Zoieylicious]

The little girls at the end were so adorable. How precious it is to be so innocent and free of the world's troubles. Sometimes I yearn for that time. Peace and God bless everyone!

[@RRQueenVlogs]

Prayers to the people in Italy from Philippines. And all around the world who got affected by COVID-19. This too shall pass. 🙏🏼

[@missflorencek8569]

Heart breaking. Almost all African countries are on lockdown. We pray for healing for everyone. We are with you Italian brothers and sisters.

[@danielabraham5901]

It better stay locked down. I lose sleep everyday thinking about what happens if the virus is out of control in Ethiopia.

[@79tazman]

I'm Canadian and I feel so sorry for the Italy I hope this is a wake up call for the next time a virus like this happens because if the world was a little quicker on taking this seriously we would not be in this pandemic at all we could of controlled the virus but the world allowed travellers to keep moving all over the world and spread it like wildfire. I hope this never happens again.

[@rachelmartineau8102]

79tazman Agree. Last week 40 travelers from Quebec went to Jordan, for March break. They were told by the king of Jordan to go right back home. Now airlines should not have brought them in the first place, but then again they should have been banned from going. Asleep at the wheel.

[@TheLawnSensei]

They will never learn because for first the governments don't want to stop the economy. Look Trump, he wants his America running again without even realizing that the problem is already here.

[@steelgear3876]

yep....the moment China sneezes we block ALL air, land and sea travel to and from China.

[@coreybryant6399]

If they stop this.... it will only be for awhile.... mark my words

[@NAN1457]

Trying to restrict travel from a foreign country according to the world health organization you might be a racist. 🤔

[@chrissymoss514]

I couldn't watch this , I had to stop half way through. Very privileged families with ample food, money and amenities, does not represent Italy's struggle against this virus. This was very much similar to an advert, highlighting the opulence in Italy.

[@fumodenso1318]

Chrissy Moss That's right, I live in southern Italy and here many people can't buy food because they can't go to work...Dramatic situation.

[@FG-bu3jp]

Good point

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

I was born in Italy. I'm anguished that my mom's family are in such danger. It was such a pleasure to see how their italian spirits are still hopeful and are able to feel joyous in light of overwhelming fear. The reporter was such a sweet cousin worried for her friends and family in Italy. How brave it was that they took the time and filmed themselves. They opened up their homes to show us strength and adversity. The frontline of the caretakers is truly inspiring. I am in awe. These men and women are putting their lives on the line, of course they deserve a video. No matter what level of society they are in. Wealthy or not, Italians will always show the best they have to offer. We still remember the devastation of WW1 AND WW2 AND INFLUENZA 1918. Dance mama dance. All sons in law should be so gracious and gallant.

[@birnamdown]

This makes me worried we are not taking distancing seriously in places like supermarkets. I see people on bikes delivering food and people walking touching the same infrastructure, benches and crossing buttons. We ARE NOT talking seriously about protecting health care workers enough

[@samerulesapply9991]

90 year old, looks like 50 year old! I wish you all the good and strength!!!

[@gusmcbean9474]

The filming and editing on this is pretty incredible.

[@BFdEutschLaNd]

*There is also advantage to those who are homebuddy and prefer to stay home alone than always going out to party. I thought all my life, I am weird because I do not go out with friends and now it benefits my health.*

[@martywinterburn9335]

This is the worst thing I've ever seen and it's only just started.

[@panosgkilis9263]

lets hope it will end before it starts

[@panosgkilis9263]

there are positive news we are living next to Italy (Greece) and we have not a real problem so far ,lets all hope it dies in Italy they doing they best they can

[@matriximaster]

No, it is almost over. The "Experts" are always wrong.

[@bigdumbeduardo760]

@@matriximaster it's not almost over. It's far from over. We are barely at the beginning

[@nhandahooker]

matrixist you can be wrong in either direction. I say it’s bad. But it can either be good or even worst.

[@a.githaiga9322]

Praying for Italy 🇮🇹 and the whole 🌍... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Ekphrasys]

I'm from Milan and my family moved to lake Maggiore a few years ago: lake Maggiore (shared by Lombardy and Piedmont) has always been the lake of the northern Italian wealthy families and its area is considered an extension of Milan. Guys we are talking about Lombardy the richest Italian regiin and one of the wealthiest areas in Europe . The financial capital of my country where factories , fashion , automotive companies (Alfa Romeo , Bugatti, Isotta Fraschini just to name a few) were born decades if not centuries ago.... Surely Milan is a big town and there are beggars, trumps , immigrants and poor people ... But we have to show how the middle class (upper middle class or so) average family deals with this desease and what this desease has caused . Take it easy cause we know how unfortunate people live ... If you go to the suburbs you can see it ... Milan is a metropolis and like ANY metropolis in the world has very rich/wealthy people and slums where the Poors live . Regards

[@romo1001]

As an Italian, I thank every country that gave help to us. A big virtual hug from the quarantine 💚💜 non dimenticate di sorridere! :) (Don't forget to smile!)

[@mabel8179]

We in Britain sympathise with you and wish you well xxx

[@jayasudhanallapati1978]

I'm sudha from India. God bless you all for a speedy recovery with no loss of life

[@spoodles50]

It is sad places like the US and Canada are being so slow to respond to the virus. I was disappointed in what the child said during the interview with his mother. Question to the child: are you worried about the virus.? Answer: Not really as it doesn't effect children. That's the problem, the younger people are carefree and think they are immortal. The parent has not instilled in them that it is dangerous to all and that a child can be a catalyst that gets an older person.

[@rbar3623]

My 11 year old understands that children can handle it better, but he is really scared about me, his daddy and his grandparents. He even refused to go on a Cub Scout gathering at the beginning of quarantine in New Orleans because he didn’t want to infect us. It isn’t all young people. But it is a shame when some young people callously say they don’t Care.

[@adem3472]

It would've been nice if everyone was staying at home istead of throwing parties and chanting "F*** corona" like in England.

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

Australia is even slower in the past 24 hours we've had over 400 new cases, the total is now 2250 and schools are still open and we haven't even thought of a full lock down yet

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

also most kids are worried about the virus most classes at schools have 5-8 people max when we used to have 26-30

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

@@adem3472 thats rlly sad, i know young people ar at a lower risk but a few young people have even died, and if thy get it they might infect older people who may not be able to fight off the virus

[@dawnfiegen3249]

We love you Italy!

[@jakebrylleparantar3473]

The nice of them still smiling even they facing the pandemic. Super Salute to all of all Italian people.

[@dismiss6241]

2:30 off topic, but her 90 year old aunty looks amazing for her age! Wow 🥺☺️💗

[@laurajuarez7359]

Praying for Italy 🇮🇹 and the world 🌎

[@margl6635]

I think it's wonderful the little girls pointing out the important things in life. "Meals aren't rushed, sleep more and get to play more" Hope some good comes out of all this darkness.

[@misrakgashaw4136]

I lived in Turin for 10 days and every thing is good there....Stay Strong, together We Ethiopian pray for Italy, and every affected country everyday, God Bless Italy!God bless us all I Love too Italy.

[@iUkashyap]

God Bless ITLAY Love from India

[@davefk]

Italy has small streets and an ageing population. That might account for the problems it is having with this virus. God bless you Italy.

[@ermannosorricchiodivalfort4905]

well i guess it's settled then, thanks Dave i needed the architectural expertise to wrap my head around the problem, you genius you!!

[@jimmymtange9304]

Ancient design of streets

[@caroline-9672]

Or it could be that all these old people were just recently vaccinated against menagitis, which could have weakened their immune system. Another fact about the antiviral medication that's administered to elderly Corona virus patient is that it inhibits red bloods cell production needed by the bodies immune system and causes heart attacks.....but we'll never know, will we, the burn the bodies.......this is nuts!

[@FredLimestone]

Large population of smokers as well

[@FredLimestone]

@walter cuperidge you don't think it has any relevance to a respiratory disease?

[@raksha294]

My heart goes out for each Italian❤️praying for all of you...This shall pass away........love from India

[@helawisolomon6366]

I love Italians. Great people. Fun and love and joy. I am from Ethiopia. Historical relationships with these 2 countries. God be with u.

[@vittorioesposito4435]

I’m Italian and i live in California,I want to thanks all doctor and everyone working in the hospital saving life,don’t give up whit out a fight, I pray for all of you god bless Italian 👍🏻

[@lordkibagami]

19:26 That is the fattest dachshund I've ever seen!

[@nzmarco]

And that's what you took away from this?

[@afenismama]

@@nzmarco It's an observation, relax😒

[@afenismama]

Ditto

[@door-to-doorhentaisalesman2978]

1:33 i thought someone was calling me on Skype lol

[@dongxuemo4090]

Door-to-Door Hentai Salesman me too!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Thank you for posting this. It was nice to see the experiences of stages of this virus through the prism of different cross sections of families. My heart breaks for the Italian people, yet at the same time I am impressed with their spirit and resolve. I hope the curve bends quickly for them and they can soon start their recovery from this pandemic.

[@strell6891]

Keep distance with body and stay united with mind

[@nuralisyaaainaarosmin3099]

stay strong ITALY be safe always.pray all the time

[@Sharonc64]

This, hands down, is the best example describing life around Covid19. Although I am not familiar with your correspondent..she does an exceptional job at getting the message through. Congrats.

[@angieeebabieee]

My heart goes out to all people of the world ..thank you to all the medical teams 💜💜💜

[@ajoykumar9621]

I hope things will move on ....a positive sunrise will come soon.... hoping fast recovery Italy from India

[@82gioccia]

What you’re showing is just a slap in the face to poor communities all over the world, who can no longer go to work and who do not earn any money at all, people with mortgage and kids. Families you have shown are on holiday. Eating delicacies, drinking wine. The majority of the population can not afford to buy maple syrup or olive oil. Has it crossed your mind? But it’s much easier than digging some close to reality stories and giving some practical advice. The pharmacies are running out of fever supplies, there are no masks. Make a video how to survive like this!!!

[@anginkonyak3576]

So true😥😥😥

[@noshadean787]

Don't be silly,god 👀 sees an knows all,the wicked shall not go unpunished.Amen.

[@patdecarlo1529]

Angin Konyak 1

[@seecanon5840]

Because these people are better off financially doesn't mean they won't suffer from this virus. ABC is at fault for showing the financially fit rather than the middle or lower class who are suffering financially. But big media shows this because they are out of touch with reality. You are being lied to about big medias choice of hand picked news.

[@Pengustar]

it's family members from ABC they all have a lot of money, and the reason the use them to talk is because it is easier to get in contact with a family member rather than some stranger terrified of a virus.

[@billba]

Lots of love to Italy from Australia!!! Io Greco!

[@trent6774]

That woman is 90?! I need to know her skincare routine!

[@fabriziocoppola6519]

i agree. Italians!

[@nicoleandalis7030]

@@fabriziocoppola6519 i was thinking that ahaha

[@claudeyaz]

Ground 0? This is hotspot 2. Not ground 0. Ground zero is where it hits first. China

[@helenf.7221]

Clooz i think they mean ground zero for italy only but i get your comment

[@dj8442able]

Propagate it as china virus

[@robetheridge6999]

Even though this piece emotes many responses, I pray your family and friends come through.

[@gabrielleiyya]

The woman who lives by the lake “for the first time” got scared only after their friend got sick? To think that number of deaths has gone up so fast in Italy, it kind of makes sense why it happened. A lot of Italians didn’t really take this seriously. Praying for everyone in Italy.

[@kylealexander7024]

U think italians r bad give america a couple weeks. Theyre bending their curve while americans here r still having parties on beaches and in the woods where ever possible

[@ermannosorricchiodivalfort4905]

so tell me who has taken it seriously then?

[@yoboho2568]

@@kylealexander7024 True. Florida has lovely weather this time of year, and it's been a challenge to convince college students on Spring break, from all over the country, not to party in large crowds. The governor wasn’t eager to place restrictions until just 3 days ago, when state parks & beaches were finally shut down. But wait 2 weeks and we'll see if these tourists and college kids shared "the invisible" virus and took it home to their parents (Most colleges and universities are closed nationwide, so the students won't return to campus). Of course, Florida's governor is more interested in the economic impact rather than infection prevention. Much like the role-model-in-chief, Donald Trump, who now said, "We don't want the cure to be worse than the disease." Well, I guess that depends on your values as a leader, but not many agree with his logic.

[@kylealexander7024]

@@yoboho2568 im in washington and our beaches arent even nice and idiots flocked there all week last week. Not to mention anyone on Eastside that is a trump lover refuses to listen to governor. They think if the country isnt shut down then everything is fine. I literally had one yell "cure is worse than the disease" when i asked him how he was feeling. The 2 largest generations alive right now r really botching this

[@johnbatinovic6593]

Remember the 1930s!!!. Don't cause an economic meltdown. A balancing act is needed. Over 70 million people died of starvation because of the great depression. Don't think it can't happen again!!

[@user-ke6pb7gz2s]

Привет из России. Всем здоровья и мир во всем мире. Greetings from Russia from St. Petersburg. All health and world peace.💕🤝😥🙏

[@maureenbeatty3046]

Greeting to St Petersburg, all health and world peace from Sydney. Australia

[@blueibabygirl07]

How is Russia doing during this epidemic. Do you guyes have cases?

[@uprsng44]

Хвостова , привет

[@nonono965]

Take care of yourself from Canada.

[@mabel8179]

Greetings to you from England and wishing you good health and to beat this virus!

[@dawnbentleah1818]

Wow, she looks so young for 90. Glad you guys are watching over her! Take care guys! Praying for you all

[@gardenwytch13]

We aren't sick but I pulled my kids out of school weeks before the schools closed. We didn't hoard supplies, we chose to stay home by choice. We are introverts and this is the perfect opportunity to rest, enjoying good foods we grew ourselves, exercise, write, listen to music, read and doing the things we've always enjoyed without judgements! Stay safe everyone!!❤😁

[@noshadean787]

Your delusional! This is the time to be reading and studying your Bible,old King James version!⏰ wake up!DREAMER!!!!Amen.

[@maureenbeatty3046]

Lovely to read your comment, I wonder if you are vegans, like myself

[@fabiolabarone5798]

Well call them wealthy yes, professionals doctors, surgent pharmacist professionals, Italian people live a good life we don't have a benefits system on the dole even if we don't have work in Italy we stick together with the family and friends and a simple bowl of pasta will do and we share things with our neighbours family and friends something I don't really see much in England.

[@ishanheritagetv5659]

Natural trees, rivers, streams, animals ... A time to remember animals ...

[@augusin]

Appreciate your love for family.. than wealth.. and you are supposed to be happier than the wealthier..

[@abrahamtesfay6760]

We are all in it! Stay strong Italia 🇮🇹 Hugs 🤗 from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@TheKillah98]

italians are amazing and strong and taking this seriously good job for you troopers! [stay safe ppl] -philipnes

[@deltaboyy]

My heart is broken for the Italians.i pray make God feel there pains and come and save them 😂rip to those who lost their love ones

[@fredmeyer2006]

@Lola Moskala ???

[@logicpvp5972]

@@fredmeyer2006 maybe she meant why '😂'or'🤣' ?

[@setysamson2630]

These ppl aren’t relatable. A CFO at a large company?? Really abc?

[@indikagunaratne8360]

it's the host's cousin, they talked to other people with normal jobs too

[@chotabilli]

Well, this virus seems to be the great equalizer. It impacts (only in medical terms) everyone whatever, whoever you are. But I do agree that it is maybe to some extent, "easier" on those that have better means than most of us

[@fqzhwba]

Did you listen to the piece? Foreign correspondent isn't able to get into Italy ... because of the coronavirus. Given this, it's pretty commendable that they managed to get such a substantial piece together at all. Moreover, they managed to interview a working class family as well.

[@helicart]

@@indikagunaratne8360 They didn't talk to anyone who lost their job, like hundreds of thousands of Australians are about to experience. So no ABC staff know any commoners in Italy. Just more of the same from the ABC. they have lived so long in their elitist ghetto, they don't see how unrelatable they are to the people who pay their wages.

[@indikagunaratne8360]

@@helicart OK, so what is more relatable then? Channel 9?

[@repentantsoul4213]

May our GOD send these angels disguised as doctors and nurses comfort and peace as they are faced with the agony of deciding who lives and who may not. I ask this for you all in JESUS’s HOLY NAME. Love from Texas ❤️🇨🇱🇮🇹

[@Mario_With_a_D]

Carol Hucklebridge May our lord Jesus Christ take care of the many souls of doctors and nurses who actually died fighting this invisible enemy 🙏🏻🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@ahlmaymadula2859]

This too shall pass. I pray for the people not just for Italy but the whole world to be healed. Love from the Philippines

[@theAzeo]

Tell me if I am wrong, but this almost feels like the apocalypse

[@UnexpectedAmy]

It's ok, just the practice run ;)

[@Bulltardwin]

agree, but the human race has endured far worse. The Spanish Flu and Bubonic Plague killed millions and we got through. I think a lot of people are yet to die, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The human spirit is stronger than any virus.

[@pureblooded7343]

@@UnexpectedAmy They already had a practice run with previous outbreaks

[@j3ngo]

U are wrong i guess

[@lorettaa5126]

Living here, I can tell you if feels like that. When we go out to the supermarkets, it is like we are only allowed to go once a week - fully clothed in protective gear and the streets are deserted.

[@thesoonyoungtohoshi0615]

In my country, we're also already in lockdown. Staying at home for the whole 24 hours every day gets really weird at times but this must be done to help "slow down" the spread of the virus and help the frontliners (medical people, military, government people, etc.) in making sure that the virus is contained. I pray for the death of this virus or, at least, finding the best and most effective cure for this sickness, and I pray for everyone's safety, health, and healing to those who are already affected.

[@bigmarv5656]

My country introduced a lockdown recently. Honestly it’s really affecting my mental health. I’m not able to go out, see friends, go to the gyn etc. I hope the virus gets dealt with soon because i cant live like this

[@deborahwatson2432]

Sending best wishes to all in Italia..🥰

[@grandiora]

Whilst in Australia, shopping centres are still open and theres heaps of people in electronics store buying laptops and monitors when all of these things can be done online and delivered.

[@mabel8179]

No way! You are not in lockdown? We are now in UK. Hope you stay well x

[@christosphilippos1866]

Life of the rich under quarantine??? Are you serious???

[@Best-mx2of]

Why not it is interesting to see how the other half is dealing with this crap.

[@rabab07]

@@Best-mx2of more like the other 90%

[@noshadean787]

There's shall be quickly stripped away!Amen.

[@gb8518]

You made an extraordinary job. Congratulations ❤ from Miami

[@kanikadhillon9644]

Italy you are going to get out of this , I promise . Just hang in there , the world is with you .

[@manderas]

when is this nightmare gonna end

[@mojalefapitso9377]

Very soon

[@eternaljoke8433]

@@mojalefapitso9377 years

[@GO-gh2cp]

what is this ? give us information about the common people, I wouldn.t mind being locked in a huge mansion to be able to walk all day without getting bored. What about people who live in flats ? Are all italians rich ? Don.t think so...

[@enya9233]

Well said mate. Good question.

[@MatteoTN]

"huge mansion" ? that's just a villa ... Guys, you have to put in your mind that northern Italy is one of the wealthiest part of Europe; Milan doesn't even look "italian".

[@Vicky-cq4lc]

Rome will RISE from the ruins.....

[@GMary129]

Stay strong, Italy. We are with you ❤️.

[@kapioleilanionalanielua]

at 5:41 Jacqueline du Pre "Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato"

[@kennethsalter9998]

God Bless you Italy...I have some roots...I wish u all well...Prayer 2 u from America!...We appreciate all your culture has given us!...Need y'all 2 get better!

[@ariannapomella7456]

Thank you for the support 😊❤️

[@kennethsalter9998]

@@ariannapomella7456 For sure! If U have to go to store or are in a compromising situation ..suck on zinc...It makes it almost impossible for virus 2 enter...Dont take 2 much zinc ...also if you can get ahold of Cinchona Officinalis ,,,you can take a couple under tongue through out the day! Consult a doctor and do your own research!...Protect yourself! Much love my Italian cousin! Remember look into these things your self...Im not a doctor!..But I Know what a lot of doctors r doing!...

[@hashanmadhusankha1201]

God bless you!!! Italy...

[@rayturnr05]

Aunt doesn't look a day over 60. I had to pause/rewind just to check if I heard it right. Wow. 90 years old! She looks incredibly young.

[@MegaRobertino]

Sto guardando questo filmato e sto piangendo per la mia nazione.

[@ZZ-ls8ce]

Lots of prayers and love from Pakistan🇵🇰 😢

[@ashapuhin9825]

"kids are less endangered as others say" that right is selfish and saying right on face of his elderly who might be suceptible

[@limitedlau5339]

Beautiful video and well done. This is a very good representation of the issue in Lombardy.