A nurse of the Italian Red Cross is seen after a night intervention at a person’s home who suspected to have coronavirus symptoms in Naples, Italy on April 7, 2020.
A nurse of the Italian Red Cross checks Lesya’s pressure after an emergency call received in the night, for suspected coronavirus symptoms in Naples, Italy on April 7, 2020.
Workers carry a coffin before recovering a person’s body during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 1, 2020. Although the person did not die from coronavirus, the work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A volunteer from the Italian Red Cross prepares meals for homeless people in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
A volunteer from the Italian Red Cross distributes a meal to a homeless person in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
Angelo and Enrico wear protective suits before recovering a person’s body during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. The work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Employees of a funeral agency wear protective suits and masks during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Although the person did not die from coronavirus, the work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
Angelo and Enrico carry a coffin before recovering a person’s body during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Although the person did not die from coronavirus, the work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A priest wearing a mask blesses a coffin inside the courtyard of a building in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Due to the coronavirus emergency it is no longer possible to celebrate funerals inside churches and funeral processions are prohibited. So it can happen that some priests make a small celebration inside or outside the home of the deceased person.
A general view of a crematory in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Due to the coronavirus emergency it is no longer possible to celebrate funerals inside churches and funeral processions are prohibited. In the case of cremation, relatives can greet the deceased for the last time through a monitor that shows when the coffin is introduced into the crematorium.
Giorgio and Elisabetta witness the cremation of their relative through a monitor inside a video room of the crematory in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Due to the coronavirus emergency it is no longer possible to celebrate funerals inside churches and funeral processions are prohibited. In the case of cremation, relatives can greet the deceased for the last time through a monitor that shows when the coffin is introduced into the crematorium.
A sign indicates how to get to the video room of the crematory in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Due to the coronavirus emergency it is no longer possible to celebrate funerals inside churches and funeral processions are prohibited. In the case of cremation, relatives can greet the deceased for the last time through a monitor that shows when the coffin is introduced into the crematorium.
A worker dressing protective suite is seen inside the crematory in Naples, Italy on March 27, 2020. Due to the coronavirus emergency it is no longer possible to celebrate funerals inside churches and funeral processions are prohibited. In the case of cremation, relatives can greet the deceased for the last time through a monitor that shows when the coffin is introduced into the crematorium.
A covid19 positive patient is seen inside the intensive care unit of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A man is seen outside “Ospedale del Mare” preparing a coffin before recovering the body of a 91 years old man died for coronavirus in Naples, Italy on March 28, 2020. The work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A man dressing protective suite is seen outside “Ospedale del Mare” before recovering the body of a 91 years old man died for coronavirus in Naples, Italy on March 28, 2020. The work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A man introduces the coffin containing the body of a 91 years old man died for coronavirus inside a hearse in Naples, Italy on March 28, 2020. The work of funeral agency officials is among those most at risk during this emergency, as often can find in contact with corpses of people who died by coronavirus and the risk of contagion is very high.
A volunteer from the Italian Red Cross distributes a meal to a homeless person in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
Volunteers from the Italian Red Cross are seen during food distribution for homeless people in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
A television tuned on Rai1 during the speech of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to announce the closure of all unnecessary production activities to slow the spread of coronavirus in the country in Naples, Italy on March 21, 2020.
A portrait of Antonino Marchese, health director of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Antonino Marchese, health director of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) is seen inside the lift of the hospital during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A covid19 positive patient is seen inside the intensive care unit of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A piece of paper with the words “closed for holidays” is attached to the shutter of a newsstand near the Coliseum during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
People wearing masks are seen in the city center during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Empty streets of the city center during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Homeless are seen in Piazza dei Crociferi during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
Patrizio, 53 years old and volunteer of the Italian Red Cross for about 1 years collects medicines to be distributed at home to older people from “San Gennaro dei Poveri” hospital, during coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020.
A worker from “San Gennaro dei Poveri” hospital prepares medicines for the Italian Red Cross voluteers to be distributed at home to older people, during coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020.
Vittorio, 84 years old is moved while his wife Annamaria, 82 years old looks at him after receiving medicines from a volunteer of the Italian Red Cross, during coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Vittorio has a colon problem, but neither he nor his wife can move from home because of their age, so once a week the volunteers of the Italian Red Cross bring him the medicines he needs directly at home.
Patrizio, 53 years old and volunteer of the Italian Red Cross for about 1 years distributes food and medicines to a retirement home for the elderly, during coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020.
A general view of the Trevi fountain during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Trevi fountain is usually surrounded by hundreds of tourists from all over the world who entertain themselves at the edges of it to take souvenir photos. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A nurse of the Italian Red Cross checks Lesya’s pressure after an emergency call received in the night, for suspected coronavirus symptoms in Naples, Italy on April 7, 2020.
Alla is seen while a nurse of the Italian Red Cross checks the pressure of her mother after an emergency call received in the night, for suspected coronavirus symptoms in Naples, Italy on April 7, 2020.
A nurse of the Italian Red Cross checks Lesya’s pressure after an emergency call received in the night, for suspected coronavirus symptoms in Naples, Italy on April 7, 2020.
Volunteers from the Italian Red Cross are seen before meals distribution for homeless people in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
LEFT: Alessio, 45 years old and volunteer of the Italian Red Cross for about 6 years is portrayed during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. RIGHT: Emilia, 50 years old and volunteer of the Italian Red Cross for about 2 years is portrayed during the coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020.
A volunteer from the Italian Red Cross gives a blanket to a homeless person in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020. Homeless are experiencing a double emergency: the first one due to their condition, the second one linked to the spread of the coronavirus that caused the closure of many assistance centers because of possible contagion.
Patrizio, 53 years old and volunteer of the Italian Red Cross for about 1 years distributes food and medicines to a retirement home for the elderly, during coronavirus emergency in Naples, Italy on April 2, 2020.
A deserted Toledo metro station on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A man wearing a mask is seen inside a metropolitan train on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A covid19 positive patient is seen inside the intensive care unit of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Nurses at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A covid19 positive patient is seen inside the intensive care unit of the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A nurse at work inside the intensive care unit of the Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A tent of the Italian Civil Protection is seen outside the third Covid 3 Hospital (Istituto clinico CasalPalocco) during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Father Francesco Sorrentino manages the flow of people lined up to get a free meal offered by the poor cantine of the “Carmine” church in Naples, Italy on March 23, 2020. Many poor canteens in Italy have closed due to the coronavirus emergency in the country.
A general view of the Coliseum during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Coliseum is one of the main attractions of the city and is usually visited by hundreds of tourists from all over the world. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
A closed restaurant is seen in the city center during the Coronavirus emergency in Rome, Italy on March 30, 2020. The Italian government is continuing to enforce the nationwide lockdown measures to avoid the spread of the infection in the country.
Franco, 40 years old is portrayed wearing a mask on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
A woman wearing a mask prays in front of the Saint Giuseppe Moscati statue inside the “Gesù Nuovo” church on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
A general view of the “Sebeto” fountain on the eleventh day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 20, 2020.
A woman wearing a mask standing at the traffic light on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
A woman on the balcony on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
A general view of a deserted “Piazza del Gesù” on the fourteenth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 23, 2020.
People wearing masks walk in a deserted San Gregorio Armeno street during the ninth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 18, 2020.
A woman and a man rest after disinfecting the courtyard of a building on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
Local police officers are seen during security checks on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020. Despite government bans, many people continue to go down the street, on foot or by car, for no important reason.
Local police officers are seen during security checks on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020. Despite government bans, many people continue to go down the street, on foot or by car, for no important reason.
The “San Pietro e Paolo” church closed in Naples, Italy on March 9, 2020.
A man disinfects the courtyard of a building on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
People disinfect the courtyard of a building on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
Cribs covered by a towel in a deserted San Gregorio Armeno street during the ninth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 18, 2020.
A man wearing a mask is seen inside the central station on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
A general view of the empty “Gesù Nuovo” church on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
A man prays inside the empty “Gesù Nuovo” church on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
A deserted Plebiscito square after the Italian government locks down whole country as new coronavirus cases surge, in Naples, Italy on March 10, 2020.
A sign indicating to maintain the distance of one meter between people is seen inside central station on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
People wearing masks on the escalators of the Toledo metro station on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A man wearing a mask is seen inside Garibaldi metro station on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A pastry shop without customers after the Italian government locks down whole country as new coronavirus cases surge, in Naples, Italy on March 10, 2020.
A man wearing a mask is seen inside a supermarket on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
A shop without customers is seen in Toledo street in Naples, Italy on March 9, 2020.
People are seen inside the port of the city on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
The port ticket office on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
A woman wearing a mask is seen inside the port of the city on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
People are seen inside the port of the city on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
A closed pizzeria of the city center is seen after a decree orders for the whole of Italy to be on lockdown in an unprecedented clampdown aimed to defeat the coronavirus,in Naples, Italy, on March 10, 2020.
Antonella, 38 years old is portrayed wearing a mask on the eighth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 17, 2020.
The thermometer used by medical officers to check the temperature of the people inside the port of the city on the second day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 11, 2020.
Medical officers check the temperature of people traveling to the islands of Ischia, Capri and Procida, in the port of Naples, Italy on March 11, 2020. In the evening of March 9, 2020 Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has officially declared that the entire Italian peninsula will be considered “red zone” due to the fast spread of the coronavirus.
A saleswoman is seen outside a jewelry shop after the Italian government locks down whole country as new coronavirus cases surge, in Naples, Italy on March 10, 2020.
An empty bench is seen in “Bellini square” on the fourteenth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 23, 2020.
A woman wearing a mask prays inside the “Carmine” church on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A font emptied to avoid any contagion inside the “Carmine” church on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A kiosk on the Naples waterfront after the Italian government locks down whole country as new coronavirus cases surge, in Naples, Italy on March 10, 2020.
Road sanitation operations on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
Road sanitation operations on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
Outside the San Carlo theater, usually full of tourists on the sixteenth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 25, 2020.
A closed American bar is seen after a decree orders for the whole of Italy to be on lockdown in an unprecedented clampdown aimed to defeat the coronavirus,in Naples, Italy, on March 10, 2020.
Medical officers check the temperature each other in the port of Naples, Italy on March 11, 2020. In the evening of March 9, 2020 Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has officially declared that the entire Italian peninsula will be considered “red zone” due to the fast spread of the coronavirus.
A man wearing a mask is seen inside a metropolitan train on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
Road sanitation operations on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
Road sanitation operations on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.
Bicycles covered by a cloth on the waterfront of the city, on the sixteenth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 25, 2020.
A closed tavern in seen on the fifth day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 14, 2020.
A man prays in front of a painting depicting Saint Pio of Pietrelcina inside the “Gesù Nuovo” church on the third day of unprecedented lockdown across of all Italy imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus in Naples, Southern Italy on March 12, 2020.