It seems that the Bergamo area suffered considerable transmission of the virus because it was not recognised soon enough that CV19 had entered the area. Probably most initial infections were being written off as flu and people in that area are the type of hard workers that would "soldier on". They are also fairly family oriented social people so would have probably had a fair amount interaction with family and friends.

It is sad that the number of deaths has been so great that cemeteries have closed and the local crematorium has been unable to cope. An army convoy left Bergamo this morning to carry coffins to other crematoriums in the region.

We have some good friends in that area and are very naturally concerned about them. I studied Italian for two summer intensive courses at Bergamo University and we visit the town often.

Peter

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