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A person wearing white protective gear and gloves sits in the doorway of an ambulance.

Italy’s coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?

COVID-19

A little over a month ago, Italy was held up as a role model for their coronavirus response in Europe. But this week, Italy surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections, becoming one of the top 10 worst-affected countries globally.

The town of Riace is seen in the southern Italian region of Calabria, Nov. 22, 2013.

Anti-mafia blitz in Italy and Germany nets nearly 170 arrests

Justice
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