Coronavirus in Milan, Italy

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Oct 05, 2020 Update

We Asked: What is currently happening with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak in your area? Please provide as much detail as possible. He replied...

I seems that the virus is under control - only 2500 cases a day country wide. Store/bars all require masks and there is hand sanitizer everywhere. I feel fortunate that Italians take the virus seriously and abide by the rules.

How People are Coping

We Asked: How are people handling the situation in your area? He replied...

I had Covid in March, and my family of 4 safely separated and no-one else in my family got it. As an American, when I read the news in Italy versus the US, feel so fortunate to be here. My kids go to private school and their safety regulations make me feel they are safe. I did have coffee with Italian friends and they remain very worried.

Government Response

We Asked: Describe how the government of the country about which you are reporting is handling this situation. He replied...

Great.

Supplies and Shortages

We Asked: Is there a shortage of supplies in your location? He replied...

None

Travel Restrictions and Related COVID-19 Testing

We Asked: Are non-citizens allowed to travel to your country? Describe travel restrictions, COVID-19 testing requirements and any details about traveling into your country. He replied...

While we have a permesso di soggiorno, we have not left Italy. We feel safer here than other countries, and are concerned if we leave, we may have a hard time returning.

Health Insurance Requirements

We Asked: Is health insurance required when traveling into the country? Is it required when applying for residency? Is this a new requirement since COVID-19? Describe the health insurance requirement. He replied...

I have no idea. we have health insurance

COVID-19 Testing

We Asked: How easy or difficult is it to get a COVID-19 test locally? Where can you get tested? Do you need to have symptoms or a prescription from a doctor? Describe the process. He replied...

it is easy, the school listed a lot of. places, but we can get in easily to see a doctor

Public Healthcare & Public Hospitals

We Asked: Are you enrolled in the public healthcare system where you live? Do you feel that the public hospitals are handling or preparing for the Coronavirus outbreak effectively? He replied...

No

Private Health Insurance & Private Hospitals

We Asked: Do you have private health insurance? If you have private insurance, does this give you access to private hospitals? Are private hospitals or clinics better prepared, less prepared, or the same? Please explain. He replied...

We have geo blue. Amazing. When I was sick I went to the closest hospital--horrible experience. Our private clinic is doing a great job.

Hospital of Choice for Coronavirus Treatment

We Asked: Would you choose a public or private hospital if you needed treatment for Coronavirus? Why? If there is a specific hospital that you would go to in the event of severe illness? Which hospital and why? He replied...

Private My public hospital experience was horrible.

Residency & Visa

We Asked: Are new residency applications being processed? Have there been any changes or extensions made in terms of residency and other visa renewals? He replied...

no idea

Future Outlook

We Asked: Are you considering returning to your home country due to the Coronavirus? Would this be a temporary move or a permanent repatriation? Please explain. He replied...

We feel safer here than other countries. As an American, when I read the news in Italy versus the US, feel so fortunate to be here. My kids go to private school and their safety regulations make me feel they are safe. We decided to stay a second year before the virus hit. We will decide in 8 months if we will stay longer.