How the Italian community is reacting to the second lockdown in Victoria

Dal 9 luglio al 19 agosto l'area metropolitana di Melbourne e il Mitchell Shire sono tornati in isolamento.

Dal 9 luglio al 19 agosto l'area metropolitana di Melbourne e il Mitchell Shire sono tornati in isolamento. Source: Tumisu from Pixabay

Barely a week since the new lockdown has been put in place in Melbourne's metropolitan area and the Mitchell Shire, SBS Italian asked entrepreneurs, mothers and citizens what impact isolation is having on them, personally and professionally.


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