There is a peaceful army of volunteers at the forefront next to health workers in this battle al coronavirus. It is common people who, having put aside the fear of contagion, has armed herself with a mask and gloves to coordinate with Civil protection, Anpas, Italian Red Cross and Misericordie. The mission is to lend a hand where it is needed.
Volunteers, that's who I am
Are approximately 50 thousand people good-hearted who took the field in this one sanitary emergency. These are people who come from many sectors, with different experiences. There are those who work, those who are unemployed, those who still study. People who have left their families, their children, to take sides among the row of rescuers and help.
The risks are many. They know well that they could be infected, but solidarity is stronger than fear. There are also those who are making their professionalism available to deal with the covid19 emergency. Psychologists and social workers they are offering free consultations. The parishes they mobilized to create solidarity chains and delivering basic necessities to needy families.
The courage of the volunteers
Le voluntary associations they have been in the "trenches" from the beginning to give help. They did so also aware of exposing themselves more than others to the infection. They are among the first to come into contact with the coronavirus patients or suspects.
They carry drugs or groceries. They stay close to immunosuppressed people or the elderly even for simple psychological support. Without considering that alongside the covid19 volunteers there are also those who carried out this activity from before. Let's talk about who lent service in various social fields and who has now diverted all energies to this emergency.
The lack of safety devices
La shortage of masks to protect itself from counting it also concerns volunteers. Italy is facing this great difficulty. Fortunately, thanks to the incentives allocated with CuraItalia decree, many factories have been converted.
In the High Fashion sector stylists such as Giorgio Armani, Gucci, or Prada, are already producing gowns and masks for healthcare workers. Many safety devices are arriving from all over the world. At the forefront one medical task force and many they are coming from abroad to give support in our hospitals. And now with the new call for civil protection the team of 500 new nurses. In 48 hours they registered 9.448 applications. A lot of solidarity is good for the heart and at this moment especially the recovery of our country, Italy.
# Italian in the heart
