Published 18:19 IST, March 18th 2020

Amid coronavirus scare, pic of a newborn baby in Italy becomes symbol of hope

Amid coronavirus outbreak in Italy, a photograph of a newborn baby has become a symbol of hope in the country which is the worst-hit by the virus after China.

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Amid coronavirus outbreak in Italy, a photograph of a newborn baby has become a symbol of hope in country which is worst-hit by virus after China. photograph shared by Niguarda Hospital in Milan shows a newborn baby wearing a nappy with words “Andra tutu bene’ or ‘Everything is going to be all right’. Facebook post has taken internet by storm and hospital described photo as proof that life doesn’t stop in difficult times. 

caption of post re, “Life is stronger than everything! Welcome to all babies that are born during se difficult days...You are proof that life doesn’t stop”. 

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photo has w gone viral and it has collected more than 3,700 likes. post has also been shared approximately 5,800 times and it has also collected hundreds of comments. One user wrote, “ most beautiful im I've ever seen se days! It's Gonna Be Alright baby”. Ar user said, “Best wishes to se children who came into world and will be coming soon.. how wonderful. Have a good life bay”. “he sweetest and most beautiful picture ever! A prayer for all of m who shows us true strength of life” ded ar user. 

Worst-hit country

Currently, Italy has more than 31,500 confirmed coronavirus cases. dely virus has also claimed more than 2,500 lives in country. whole country has come to a complete still as it is under lockdown. 

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Several countries have also banned travel to and from Italy. World Health Organisation has also said that re is a need for bold measures in all European countries. While speaking at a press conference, WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge called Europe ‘epicentre’ of coronavirus pandemic. He said, ''Every country, with exceptions, needs to take ir boldest actions to stop or slow down virus threat”. 

virus is spreing rapidly in Europe. France joined Italy and Spain in imposing restrictions and dozens of countries have also closed borders, ordered curfews and banned most public events. As per reports, Spain and Russia also sealed off ir borders and, on or hand, Germany also severely restricted crossings. 

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18:19 IST, March 18th 2020