Italian government will probably close schools and universities (COVID19)

[andy232000 13,211]

38 minutes ago, Scri said:

 

What part are you visiting? If this virus get that worse, tourist spots will be the least of our problem

 

 

Mostly the Northern Region I think. Rome, Venice, Verona, Milan etc

I hear the Coliseum is already close 

[Entela 682]

Oh god

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

Well for public safety and to prevent spreading among students and teachers who then go back home to family and friends...it's a no brainer

[littlepotter 76,610]

We already have been closed in lebanon for this week and probably will close next week too

[Scri 990]

24 minutes ago, andy232000 said:

Mostly the Northern Region I think. Rome, Venice, Verona, Milan etc

I hear the Coliseum is already close 

At the moment everything is closed in Venice afaik, but the Colosseum is open (if I'm not wrong, I can't find any Italian source speaking of any closure...). I believe that the situation will be better before May, but just in case it doesn't, you might recosinder your trip, including more cities in the Centre of Italy.
Anyway, don't panic (yet)! I truly hope you can enjoy your stay here

 

12 minutes ago, TimisaMonster said:

Well for public safety and to prevent spreading among students and teachers who then go back home to family and friends...it's a no brainer

sounds like that to me too... I understand the reason behind it, but it seems a plan that doesn't hold water.

 

31 minutes ago, Sassy McSass said:

I’m so scared because both of my parents are elderly and have some kind of heart disease, so I’m just praying that it wont get to my city. I can’t imagine the fear people must be experiencing in places like Italy. Stay stong. 

Oh gosh, it sounds scary, but I feel you: a parent of mine had already three cancers and he's health is kinda strong-weak at the same time... And he's 'only' in his sixties... Let's hope for the best! Hugs to you and your beloved ones