Italians Seeking Justice For Their Loved Ones Who Died Of COVID-19

Italy is one of the worst-hit countries of the coronavirus pandemic. It recorded thousands of infected individuals, 189,973 as of April 24 and 25,549 have already died. With this distressing situation, the relatives of those who lost their lives expressed anguish over their loss and they now want justice.

According to The Guardian, some groups are seeking legal action against authorities who could have handled the outbreak in the wrong way causing the virus to spread uncontrollably. They want people to be held responsible for what happened to their loved ones so they are angrily demanding justice.

The worst-hit city in the country is in the north and it is a place called Bergamo. Residents have been emotionally traumatized, the streets are empty and inside the homes, bereaved families are still mourning. In an effort to at least comfort the residents, a note where the words “Andrà tutto bene” (everything will be fine) are written were plastered in every corner of the streets.

But this is not enough to dissipate the anger of the locals. The death of thousands in Italy does not make sense because it could have been prevented if only the officials and authorities acted swiftly and did their job well.

Prosecutors have started investigating to determine if there are errors on the side of authorities that led to the deadly outbreak. About 45,000 relatives of those who tested positive for COVID-19 have signed up on the Facebook group page called “NOI Denunceremo” which means “We Will Denounce You” in English.

A petition was also posted as the locals demand an inquiry on why Bergamo was severely affected by the outbreak. They also want the officials to explain why the Pesenti Fenaroli hospital become a ground for contagion when it should have protected the sick people. They all believe there was gross negligence and they will find out who to blame.

“We want justice for our loved ones,” Stefano Fusco, the founder of a Facebook’s Noi Denunceremo group, told The Independent.

Meanwhile, journalist Niola Mirenzi predicted that litigations will follow once the coronavirus pandemic is put in control in Italy. There will be trials and some people can be punished.

“Phase 3 is going to be the criminalization of the contagion,” Mirenzi wrote on Linkiesta. “The pandemic is going to turn into a big collective trial.”