'Abandoned' Italian hospital fears virus' march southThe hospital in Locri in southern Italy has long been beset by problems. Even before the coronavirus crisis gripped Italy, Locri residents in February formed a citizens' group to save their local hospital. A doctor at the hospital, who requested anonymity, told AFP that the regional health agency was "the most crippled agency in Italy". Seven regions' health systems, including Calabria's -- all in the south or south-centre -- are under financial recovery plans. Hundreds of thousands of Calabrians travel north for health care needs each year.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2020 11:15 UTC