Italy has been the country hardest hit by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) epidemic in the Western world. Whether this is due to the particular genetic make-up or social character of the population is hard to tell. It is suspected, however, that at the end of the flu season, Italian statistics will be in line with those of other countries affected. What is certain is that Italy was the first European country to become aware of and do something about the epidemic.
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