We all need to hear this: there has been an important drop in new coronavirus cases in Italy over the last 24 hours. It’s not the time to rejoice just yet, but perhaps it’s a time you can breathe in and breathe out, slowly. Feeling better?
Meanwhile, authorities in northern Italy (although not in FVG just yet) have begun testing health workers for antibodies that may help identify individuals with immunity to the coronavirus as they look for ways to ease the lockdown imposed a month ago to stop the spread of the epidemic.
On Monday, our bordering region of Veneto, which saw one of Italy’s earliest outbreaks of the disease in February, started blood tests on health workers, following neighboring Emilia Romagna, which began testing last week. Veneto’s mayor said the aim would ultimately be to allow athorietis to issue “licenses” for individuals with proven immunity to the virus to return to work.
Meanwhile, the Italian government has began considering the so-called phase two stage of the crisis, when businesses and industry closed during the lockdown can start to reopen. Con calma, of course.
Our local enfant prodige Fedriga reminded residents of Friuli Venezia Giulia that Monday following Easter Sunday all shops will remain closed. He also prompted everyone to wear masks and gloves while out at the supermarket. As for the weather, it will naturally remain picture-perfect for an Easter week spent entirely indoors. Don’t forget to enjoy it on your short walks to the trash bins and back.
By In Trieste
