A look inside the closed city of Bergamo amid coronavirus outbreak PT2

The transcript describes the severe impact of the virus on Bergamo, Italy, highlighting it as one of the hardest-hit areas globally. The city is under strict lockdown, with residents self-isolating and only a few venturing outside. The elderly are particularly affected, with a rising death toll and no peak in sight. Funerals are heavily regulated, leading to a backlog, and families break curfews to pay respects. The report suggests that other countries, like the UK, should adopt similar measures to control the virus spread.

Which city is described as the most affected by the virus in the transcript?

• Bergamo

• Naples

• Milan

• Rome

What is the primary reason the streets of Bergamo appear empty?

• A city-wide evacuation

• Strict self-isolation measures

• A government-imposed curfew

• A natural disaster

What age group is primarily affected by the virus in Bergamo?

• Elderly

• Children

• Teenagers

• Middle-aged adults

What do Serena and Michaeli do for the first time in days?

• Visit a friend

• Go shopping

• Get some sun

• Attend a meeting

What challenge is faced by families wanting to conduct funerals?

• Shortage of burial sites

• High costs of funerals

• Lack of funeral homes

• Strict time allotments and backlog