A book for Italian students in Malta. Culture also helps to cope with the Coronavirus. Specifically, to the situations of isolation deriving from the quarantines to which many Italian students who are in the archipelago of Malta are subjected these days. The hours and days of isolation are long, let's bring these guys a book and let's invite them to read to find a pastime and even a little company in reading. The proposal comes from itMalta in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta. Both are particularly sensitive to the situation that has arisen in these days in Malta and which involves many young Italians.
At least 150 Italian students in isolation, about 50 positive for Covid
A brief summary of what has happened in the last few days. In fact, in Malta there has been a worrying rise in the number of infections from Covid, especially among students of language schools. The story concerns at least 150 young people from Italy, but also from other countries, currently isolated in a dedicated Covid Hotel and in other accommodation facilities. About 50 are positive for Covid. Our embassy, as explained by the Italian ambassador in Valletta, Fabrizio Romano, is closely following the evolution of the situation and of the children in quarantine. Which, however, he specified, remain entrusted to the care of the staff and health facilities existing in the archipelago. Without prejudice to the utmost attention from the Italian authorities.
As he pointed out in a note, the Embassy is committed to ensuring that our compatriots, especially the younger ones, have medical staff available according to their needs. "A remote collaboration with the Spallanzani Institute was also activated, through the Crisis Unit of the Farnesina, which will keep in contact with the Maltese healthcare counterparts.", Concludes the note, underlining that"the situation affects tourists and pupils of language schools from various other European countries".
The availability of the library of the Institute of Culture and the message of solidarity launched by itMalta to the Italian community
Here itMalta and theItalian Cultural Institute in Malta which, in addition to these supports, launch the book project. Also stimulated by the concerned letter from the mother of one of these students. Quarantined students have and use phones, but an alternative is needed to help them spend their days in solitary confinement. The proposal is articulated on two fronts. On the one hand, Italian students will have the opportunity to consult the catalog of the library of the Institute of Culture and choose a book that will be delivered to them. Obviously in maximum safety and in compliance with all the regulations related to the pandemic. On the other hand, the Italian community in Malta is invited to donate one or more books to children in isolation by referring an email to the italians.it editorial staff. A collection point will be set up and the books will then be delivered.
