Watch Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago, stressing threat of coronavirus.
Watch Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago, stressing threat of coronavirus
In these trying times, 10 days can make a big difference. That's what Italians in a new video from Milan-based film collective "A THING BY" want viewers to understand about the coronavirus pandemic.
Within a short period of time, Italy has become the second-most-affected country.
The video, which features testimonials from Italians, is meant to serve as a cautionary tale for those in other countries that could soon see a similar fate as Italy, should preventative measures go un-followed.
Once cavalier about the severity of COVID-19, the official term for the disease caused by the virus, Italians in the video encourage their past selves to stop underestimating the threat it poses.
"The worst case scenario? That's exactly what will happen," one woman said.
Knowing what they know now, those in the video want to make clear to their past selves that they should heed the warnings of public health officials.
"I know China is far away but this virus is faster than you think so maybe re-think your Saturday night plans," one man said to his past self. "And who knows? Maybe had you stayed at home then I wouldn't have to be home now."
After those in the video explain to their past selves what it feels like to now be quarantined, the video ends with a simple message for other countries: "We underestimated this. You don't have to do the same. Stay at home."
Its not a joke, a week ago we had 200 cases here in Spain, last friday I never thought the whole country could close down, now we cant leave our home.
ReplyDeleteIts not exageratin its a last effort when everything else failed.
Workers are afraid for their jobs, companies are afraid for their future but people's health is the priority now.
Barcelona residents still went to work today under threat from their bosses if they did not. Responsibility is severally lacking here. Either you brutally shut everything down for a month or two like the Chinese, or try to linger it out for 6 months and might still be in a whole. The sanest idea is to down tools and take stock, regain forces and prepare for the post-apocalyptic scenario
DeleteMany also worked here in Madrid... But streets are empty, commerce is closed.
Deletehow do you get food etc? I'm concerned about relatives once we cant leave here in the US.
DeleteSupermarket and food delivery... No big problems so far except from some items (masks, hand sanitizer, etc)
Deleteok cool
DeleteNel - a message from Italy, but are we listening? 🤔
ReplyDeleteThis is VERY good.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is a powerful message from Italy.
ReplyDeleteWe can learn from those before us..... just do what the experts are recommending and we will all be a lot better in the end.... please!
ReplyDeleteLet's take a look at this...
ReplyDeleteGooood
ReplyDeleteJust in case there is still someone who hasn't got the call yet. Stay home, avoid close contact as much as you possibly can! The elderly and weak will thank you. May it not become as worse as in Italy. They will most likely hit the 2000 dead mark by tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt can get that bad . . . . Hubris makes us say we can't be Italy
ReplyDeleteSome of us are listening.
ReplyDeleteit doesn't matter if some of you are listening. as long as some of you are not listening, you all get it.
DeleteWell aware.
DeleteI’m in Canada the outbreak hasn’t hit fully yet. We’ve shut down public school universities all sports national sports and any giant public gatherings. Our government is closing the borders to all foreigners and is asking all Canadians to stay in Canada and to get home soon as further precautions will be taken.
ReplyDeleteYour warning has been heard Italy we are doing our part.
Thank god we are. Also the distance and lack of density may also save us with these early measures
DeleteWe have to shut down the malls. Just leave the grocery stores, pharmacies, and all the essential stores open.
Delete"Stay at home and play guitar .... learn guitar because you suck at it." YAS SIR. LMAO.
ReplyDeleteI feel that.
Deletelol I feel like self-punishment is a guitarist trait... for example, in order to get better, you must callus your own fingers... it's pretty metal if you think about it ;)
DeleteMy multi effects pedal crapped out a couple of days ago. I hope I don't regret ordering a new one instead of stocking up on toilet paper...
DeleteUSA is blindfolded, barely anyone has been tested because we dont have enough so we dont know if we are already at the rates of Italy. I only see a small percentage of Americans taking this seriously, most even getting mad or making fun of people taking the necessary steps to stay safe, including our own president. I cant even try and educate people I know because they dont believe it, which its that exact attitude that continues to prolong this pandemic. Wake up people
ReplyDeleteIndeed people dont seem to be taking this as seriously as they need to be. I'm sure we're at Italy's numbers and if not we will be soon. It is entirely likely that soon we will surpass thos numbers.
DeleteThats because people in the USA have been lied to by so many people in the media, drug companies, doctors, etc that it is hard to tell what is factual and what is not....like the fabel of the boy who cried wolf.
DeleteThank you for posting this. Some in our group of friends are continuing to go dancing in crowded bars while the rest of us are stuck inside. They then get angry when we tell them they're being irresponsible. And they're not the 'young people' as reported on the news, they're in their 50's and 60's! As you said, it's that attitude that continues to prolong this. Stay healthy!
DeleteSimple...
Deletepoliticians lies... that's how they make so much money.
Plus people price gouging necessities making it harder for people who need them including the immune-compromised and healthcare professionals. Before someone swoops in and says “It’s just good business,” it’s not. It’s illegal in 35 states.
DeleteI'm worried for the Americans, and the effect it will have on it's spread to Canada. It's everyone's social responsibility to take this seriously.
DeleteI’m a little bit sick right now and I’m pretty young, low risk. I got tested on Friday. Testing is become available rapidly. My university shut down and I just moved out, most universities in the nation have done the same. Staying home only going outside to visit close relatives without symptoms. While I don’t think we’re doing the greatest job at curbing the spread of it, I think we’ve progressed a lot and even my doctor says that we’re doing a pretty good job at the moment. Hope that makes you feel a little more at ease friend :)
DeleteWhen you're an introvert that hasn't been out in 2 years
ReplyDeleteStay strong, Italians. The world stands with you. Love from America
ReplyDeleteI've received the message, but also...Italian people are insanely BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteDamn. That Italy. Got some good lookin' people over there.
ReplyDeleteWow there are so many things that we take for granted sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThank you people of Italy. If it weren’t for you sharing your experiences, the US may not have wakened up. Because of you, some of our neighborhood have not waited for the officials to tell us to quarantine. We hope that this passes for all of us soon
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does it sound like their rapping to the music.
ReplyDeleteStay strong Italy and everyone. Our ancestors survived worse than this. We will make it if we are calm and wise.
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