President Emmanuel Macron commanded the French to stay at home for at least 15 days, joining other European leaders who are taking measures never before seen in the postwar West.
Tag: Italy
Italy’s Coronavirus Victims Face Death Alone, With Funerals Postponed
As morgues are inundated, coffins pile up and mourners grieve in isolation: ‘‘This is the bitterest part.’’
Shutdowns Spread Across Europe as Spain and France Order Broad Restrictions
Other European countries are turning to border closures to try to contain the coronavirus.
Italians Find ‘a Moment of Joy in This Moment of Anxiety’
Under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, song breaks out from rooftops, balconies and windows.
China Spins Tale That the U.S. Army Started the Coronavirus Epidemic
After criticizing American officials for politicizing the pandemic, Chinese officials and news outlets have floated unfounded theories that the United States was the source of the virus.
Italy’s Health Care System Groans Under Coronavirus — a Warning to the World
In less than three weeks, the virus has overloaded hospitals in northern Italy, offering a glimpse of what countries face if they cannot slow the contagion.
For Italians, Dodging Coronavirus Has Become a Game of Chance
Daily life in Italy is now a roll of the dice. Just ask residents of Pavia, once home to a founder of modern probability theory.
Fashion’s Coronavirus ‘Patient Zero’ Speaks
Nga Nguyen and what happens when Instagram, money, fashion shows and Covid-19 collide.
Message Received: Italians Are Staying Home
Italy is under Europe’s first nationwide restriction on movement. “Surreal,” one citizen said.
Canceled Events Because of Coronavirus List
Public gatherings have been banned in many places. Sporting events have been canceled. Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been affected by the new coronavirus.