Italy is staggering back to its feet. After more than two months of strict nationwide lockdown, the ‘Bel paese’ is returning to something approaching normality.
On Wednesday, the country re-opened its borders to European travellers, as well as lifting restrictions on movement between regions.
This latest step followed the return to business of bars, shops, restaurants, offices and sports facilities. Today you could be forgiven for not noticing the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the country when stepping out onto the streets of Rome, were it not for the masks strapped to the faces of passers-by, and the large bottles of hand sanitiser standing guard at every shop entrance.The next stage of the country’s ‘Phase 2’ will see public