Health and Healthcare Systems
Why has Italy suffered so badly during the pandemic?
On a per capita basis, Italy is 4th in the world for number of coronavirus deaths, despite being at 37th for number of cases.
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Countries all around the world are tip-toeing out of lockdown and into a changed world
Countries across the world are starting to ease their coronavirus lockdowns as the rate of infections slow, meaning businesses and public spaces can reopen.
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Even with preventative measures in place, Italy sees sharp rise in fatalities from COVID-19
Deaths caused by COVID-19 have risen sharply in Italy, the Civil Protection Agency said. These numbers continue to grow even with the country on lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Italy rushes in new doctors as deaths rise above 2,500
Italy will fast-track more than 10,000 student doctors to help with the coronavirus outbreak. Deaths from the COVID-19 virus now exceed 2,5000 and the country's healthcare system is under...
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Italy's Lombardy asks retired health workers to join coronavirus fight
Recently retired healthcare workers are being asked to return to work and help colleagues overwhelmed by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The whole of Italy is now in lockdown to battle COVID-19
Italy’s 60 million people will only be able to travel for work, medical reasons or emergencies until April 3.
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Coronavirus: Italy orders new lockdown in its northern regions
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the new restrictions, which will impact some 16 million people.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In his New Year message, pope decries violence against women
Pope Francis used his New Year's message to denounce violence against women, calling for an end to worldwide exploitation of women.