Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte addressed the rapper Fedez and his wife Chiara Ferragni to urge Italians, especially the youngest, to use the mask to counter the second wave of coronavirus. The premier's concerns, linked to the surge in infections recorded in recent days, are mainly focused on young people, often reluctant to wear this safety device. To invite them to respect the rules and make them understand how important prevention is, Conte asked for help an influencer most popular Italians of the moment.
Fedez's appeal
Giuseppe Conte contacted the couple by telephone who immediately gave full availability. The first to launch the appeal was Fedez, through videos posted on the social Instagram. «We received an unexpected phone call - the rapper confided to his numerous followers -. We were put in contact with President Conte who asked for help from me and my wife to urge the population, especially the younger one, to use the mask.
If these stories, even in a very small part, will be able to be useful - commented Fedez - I can only be happy. We are in a very delicate situation and our country cannot absolutely afford a new lockdown. In some way, the destiny and future of Italy is in the hands of the individual responsibility of each of us. With a simple gesture - he finally urged - we will be able to avoid the worst scenario we have experienced in recent months. Please, guys, use a mask ».
Chiara Ferragni: "The mask can make the difference"
One day later, Fedez's appeal was joined by that of his wife, Chiara Ferragni. «Hi guys, - began the digital entrepreneur - I would like to connect with what Fede said, because I think that anyone with a large following must have awareness-raising responsibilities. I would like to invite you to wear a mask because - he pointed out - a small gesture can make a difference, especially if used by everyone. For me, being a public figure with a large following also means this: trying to do something good for people and for my country ».
The criticisms of Conte's invitation
While many Italians agree with Conte's decision to have chosen to involve the two influencers in the fight against Covid, others, on the other hand, do not hesitate to express their disappointment. After the publication of the videos of Fedez, in fact, the criticisms of those who did not like the words used by the rapper were not long in coming. One voice among all, that of the journalist Wild Lucarelli, who sentenced on Twitter: «If Conte calls you and asks you“ It's serious, tell the young people to wear a mask ”, you don't say“ Conte called me and told me to tell you to put on the mask ”. Because then what passes is not the message, but the news “Conte called me” ».
The applause
On the other hand, the comments of those who believe that in emergency situations such as the one we are experiencing, it is important to involve as many people as possible. The immunologist thinks so Robert Burioni, who wrote on Twitter: «Do not criticize Conte because he asked Fedez and Chiara Ferragni for help to promote the use of the mask. In 1956, US vaccination coverage against polio jumped from 0,5% to over 80%. One of the reasons was Elvis Presley's live televised vaccination. '
A non-random choice
Fedez and Chiara Ferragni were not chosen at random. In addition to being very popular on social networks (with 32 million followers), the two have already shown a great example of civilization and sensibility last spring. On that occasion they donated 100 euros to the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. Not only. Both have launched a fundraiser that in a few hours has registered a record figure of 3 million euros. Money that was used to purchase the equipment necessary for the intensive and sub-intensive therapy of the Milanese hospital. Therefore, their appeals are welcome if they serve to sensitize young people to use the mask to protect themselves from the spread of Covid-19 and, consequently, to protect their loved ones.
(Photo Fedez and Chiara Ferragni Facebook Pages)
