On March 5, 2020, Italy's COVID-19 cases surged to 3,858, marking a critical moment in the pandemic's early days. CGTN took to Milan's streets—a city buzzing with fashion, espresso, and la dolce vita—to capture how locals navigated the crisis. 🏙️
\"We're staying cautious, but life goes on,\" said one Milan resident, adjusting their designer mask outside the Duomo. Students swapped classroom notes for hand sanitizer, while cafes enforced \u201cno lingering\u201d rules. The iconic Navigli district, usually packed with aperitivo crowds, saw quieter evenings as gatherings dwindled.
While some criticized slow initial responses, many praised healthcare workers as \u201cheroes in scrubs.\" Pharmacies rationed supplies, and grocery runs felt like tactical missions. Yet, Milan\u2019s creativity shone: virtual opera streams and balcony singalongs kept spirits high. 🎭
As the world watched Italy\u2019s struggle, Milan became a microcosm of resilience—a reminder that even in crisis, humanity adapts. 💪
