Lauren Mouat, Special to Gulf News

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Life in Italian coronavirus lockdown: Insider’s view

In an era of instant messaging, lockdown helps build patience in people

People stand on a balcony adorned with an Italian flag during one of the many flash mobs taking place these days in Rome, Sunday, March 15, 2020. The nationwide lockdown to slow coronavirus is still early days for much of Italy, but Italians are already showing signs of solidarity with flash mob calls circulating on social media for people to ''gather'' on their balconies at certain hours, either to play music or to give each other a round of applause. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some, it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems.

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