Piacenza, voyage at the centre of the pandemic

The Emilia-Romagna's western province has been one of the worst affected areas in Northern Italy. Not just because of its proximity to the coronavirus epicentre in Codogno. Local journalist Thomas Trenchi reports.

Piazza Cavalli, con il palazzo comunale detto Il Gotico e la statua equestre di Ranuccio Farnese, è il simbolo di Piacenza. Source: Getty Images/Alemasche72

(this article is only available in Italian)

Healthcare professionals wearing protective suits and masks in front of the advanced medical unit built up outside the emergency room of the hospital Source: AAP Image/EPA/MATTEO CORNER

Il crematorio di Piacenza Source: AAP Image/Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP

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