Italy is among the countries that have been most seriously stricken by the novel coronavirus. At the start of the pandemic, the general atmosphere was tense, but things have gradually improved, related Moldovans who settled in Italy. Some of them returned to work, while others could not do it. Some of our nationals weren’t hired because of the employers’ perception that the epidemiological situation in the Republic of Moldova is not really good, IPN reports.
Olga Paladi, who settled in Pesaro province in Marche region, related that a kind of panic appeared at the end of February - the beginning of March. The people started to form lines in stores and some of them imposed limitations on particular products. For example, a person could not buy more than two packs of flour or more than two bottles of oil. Panic increased when the shelves in stores remained empty. “I also queued up to make purchases from 9am until 12 noon. There were about 40 persons in front of me. The lines were long because we had to stay far from each other,” said the young woman.
The education process was suspended in March and the young woman had to continue her studies online. She took the exams online too. At the restaurant where she works, the atmosphere became slightly more stressing owing to the imposed conditions concerning the wearing of masks and gloves. The authorities allowed the managers of public places to extend the terraces at their own expense so as to make sure that the distance between tables is maintained.
Irina Leu, who settled in Lombardi, said that unlike March – April, things now are better as a part of the restrictions were lifted. The people became relaxed, but some of them choose to wear protective masks even in the open air even if this is mandatory only in shops, drugstores and closed areas and also in public transport in which not all the seats should be occupied so as to keep a particular distance between them.
A part of the sports centers, centers for children haven’t yet started work, but they can go to parks. Access to the see is also not restricted. The nightclubs remain closed. It is not yet clear how the education process will be resumed in the second half of September.
Cristin Cornea, who settled in Milan, said the most important measures at present concern social distancing, disinfection, wearing of masks and presence of at most three persons in stores and drugstores. The people returned to work and continue to obey the protection measures. Those who can work from home. Trips through the country, to the see and the mountain are allowed. The parks and playgrounds are open. The police warn the persons to wear a mask where this is required and do not fine you immediately, as they do in Moldova.
Dumitrița Balan, who settled in Reggio Emilia, noted the pandemic coincided with the birth of her child and she spends most of the time at home. When the epidemiological situation was more serious, the authorities distributed protective masks to all the family members, leaving them in the mailbox. She heard from friends about the Moldovans who lost their job and weren’t accepted for a new job, especially if they recently returned from Moldova.
Visits to the doctor are possible based on appointment scheduling so as to avoid crowdedness in health centers. The services related to documents and others moved to online. “What looked interesting to me here is that to stimulate local tourism, the persons who plan a vacation through the country are paid money,” she stated.
