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Earthquake rocks Italy | Tremors send Residents Running into Streets Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

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Earthquake rocks Italy | Tremors send Residents Running into Streets Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Earthquake rocks Italy – Italy felt the tremors of a 2.6 magnitude earthquake today as residents came to terms with their first full day under quarantine. Lucca residents reported feeling the ground shaking beneath them Italians poured out of their homes in the country’s north this afternoon after an earthquake shook Tuscany amid the nation’s growing coronavirus outbreak. The 2.6-magnitude quake, which struck around a mile north of Camaiore, was recorded by the Italian Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology at 2.17pm local time. It had an epicenter in the Lucca…

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Coronavirus Situation in Italy is Alarming | 16 Million Italians Under Lockdown

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Coronavirus Situation in Italy is Alarming | 16 Million Italians Under Lockdown

Coronavirus Situation in Italy is Alarming – Italy’s coronavirus death toll rose to 366 on Sunday after authorities announced another 133 deaths, the largest daily rise in reported fatalities in the country since the outbreak began. Italy hardest hit by Coronavirus in Europe The total number of cases in Italy, the European country hardest hit by the virus in Europe, jumped 25% to 7,375 from 5,883 on Saturday, another record jump. At least 622 people have have recovered from COVID-19, the disease associated with coronavirus, according to Angelo Borrelli, head…

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Worst Floods in 50 Years Brings Venice to a Standstill | Mayor Declares State of Emergency

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Mayor Declares State of Emergency

After “apocalyptic” floods swept through the lagoon city Venice’s mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. Enjoyed this video? SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE Incessant rains have led to the flooding of its historic basilica, squares and centuries-old structures. Streets were turned into raging torrents, stone barriers were shattered, boats tossed ashore and gondolas shattered against their anchorages as the lagoon tide peaked at 6 feet 2 inches shortly before midnight. It was the highest level since the 1966 epic floods. Over the years the rising water levels is becoming…

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