Italy is in its worst crisis since World War Two. It now has the second-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world after the United States. Lombardia is the epicenter of the pandemic, where hospitals are struggling and the death rate is soaring. Meanwhile, the country is under total lockdown.

In this episode, Italian Journalist Sara Monetta tells us how the death rate is likely under-reported and Dr. Silvia Bignamini, who has tested positive for the virus, explains what life is like for healthcare workers on the frontline.

(Interviews conducted: 29/3/2020)