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Italy has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a nationwide lockdown with restricted movement and closure of most establishments.
The author, who arrived in Turin, Italy in January for a Master of Laws program, is now at the heart of the pandemic's surge.
Classes have been suspended, and social life has come to a standstill due to the government's decree.
The situation in Italy escalated rapidly from a distant concern to a full-blown crisis, with Italy surpassing 20,000 confirmed cases.
The author is preparing for a prolonged period of confinement as the country grapples with the unprecedented measures implemented to control the virus.
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