No news is good news. At this depressed time, watching news is a torture. Italy just reported a heartbreaking death toll due to COVID-19 pandemic. The medical facilities are overloaded. Trucks were used to transport dead bodies. Medical stuff got mentally collapsed in ICU. The origin of Renaissance became a hell. Mediterranean diet is a contributing factor for Italians’ longevity. But, during this pandemic, the virus mainly took these elders away. They should have enjoyed many years ahead, watching their grandchildren grow up, enjoying a peaceful retirement life.
In New York city, the situation is doomed, too. What’s worse than Italy is many people don’t have medical insurance. Even the testing is free, the treatment charges a great amount of dollars. For any case in need of ICU care, the bill will be a horrible number. Die or go bankrupt?
I always think safety, education and medical care are three basic rights for a citizen. But sadly, some nations can’t provide these to its citizens.