Italian President Sergio Mattarella has won the sympathy of his citizens after admitting that he, too, is not going to the barber due to the closure of all non-essential businesses and stores to curb the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
As the highly respected president in Italy prepared to deliver an official speech in front of the cameras, he heard the voice of his adviser, Giovanni Grasso, asking him to straighten a tuft of his hair.
After settling it, the president said, "Oh Giovanni, I also don't go to the barber anymore ..."
After the speech was recorded, it was distributed to the media without any breakdown of the incident. It is a mistake that the Quirinale Palace, the presidential residence, has apologized for, but it has delighted internet users. On social media, the #a Giovanni tag has become widespread.
In his speech, the second since the epidemic broke out in Italy, Sergio Mattarella appealed to European leaders. "Everyone must understand, before it is too late, the seriousness of the threat the virus poses to Europe," he said.
Sergio Matarella, 78, known for his elegance and simplicity, is very popular in Italy.