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Italy Goes Red Again: Status Report from Florence

Claire

It's been one year since Covid ravaged Italy, and after a host of sporadic lockdowns and safety measures, the cases keep rising. Starting today, half of the country is in "red" lockdown while the rest is holding mostly in "orange." How badly has this year affected the city of Florence, and what might be some of the positive consequences of this enforced pause in mass tourism? Join me for a few statistics and stories from one of the world's most beautiful cities. For a complete transcript of this episode including links and statistics, see my blog.