US and Italy – current and former COVID-19 centers – are worlds apart in pandemic approach
ROME – Italy and the United States are a study in contrasts when it comes to the way they confronted the pandemic. Italy was the first country hit hard after the virus spread beyond China’s borders, and after some early missteps, the country took decisive action. Italy’s national lockdown was the first in Europe during peacetime, and it was stricter and lasted longer than those in other countries. Rules were closely enforced by police with the power to levy fines. Leaders followed the same mask and social distancing guidelines as everyone ...
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