(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Diary of "House" in Chinese: "Yin and Yang Yang" isolated in Milan

China News Agency, Beijing, April 3rd: The diary of the "home" in Chinese in Italy: "Yin and Yang wrong" isolated in Milan

China News Agency reporter Liu Xu

64-year-old Mr. Yang and his lover Ms. Ye went to Italy to visit her daughter living in Milan during the Chinese New Year. Yang Xi, who had planned a more than 20-day journey, was extended to nearly three months due to a sudden new crown epidemic. After the Italian government announced Milan's "citadel" in early March, they and their daughters began to live at home. A few days ago, the three of them accepted an exclusive interview with reporters from China News Agency and talked about their segregated life of "home security".

Flight cancellation forced to stay

"Because my daughter works here, we come to Italy twice a year, and go to some other European countries by the way. I did not expect that this epidemic completely disrupted our plan." Mr. Yang told reporters that he and his lover January 18 Japan departed from China and originally planned to return on February 12. As a result of the outbreak in the country, Italy announced the suspension of direct flights with China at the end of January, and the original scheduled flight was cancelled. Mr. and Mrs. Yang tried to buy another flight ticket to Vienna, Austria, and Munich, Germany, and returned to Beijing. As a result, the flights were cancelled due to domestic epidemics.

During this period, the outbreak in Italy began, and coupled with restrictions on the validity of visas, "returning home or staying behind" became a difficult problem for the Yang Xi family.

On March 18, the Chinese embassy in Italy issued a notice saying that interested tourists holding visas that were about to expire or had expired could apply to the Italian police station for permission to continue their temporary stay in Italy, and return to China in an orderly manner after the epidemic situation stabilized.

"The news of the embassy was also given to us as" Dingxin Wan ". Our family of three convened the Nth family meeting during the epidemic that day and decided not to change it. We refunded the ticket and stayed in Milan with our daughter. I will wait until the situation in Italy stabilizes Plan to return to China. "Mr. Yang said that the main reason why he and his lover stay behind is that it is difficult to buy suitable air tickets. In addition, in the context of an outbreak, there are several transfers on the way back. There are too many uncertain factors. And experts suggest that it's best not to travel at this stage, "We decided to stay behind."

Closing life "Everything is OK"

In the early morning of March 8, local time, Italian Prime Minister Conte signed an order announcing the implementation of the strictest isolation measures in 14 cities including Lombardy and Venice, where Milan is suffering from a new crown pneumonia epidemic. "My first reaction was quite shocking, because it shows that the epidemic situation has reached a certain level, and it will be necessary to control this way." Yang Xi said, "but before that I have started to work from home and try not to go out. So there is no strong discomfort. "

In the story of Yang Xi and his parents, their home isolation life is very peaceful and everyday. "In fact, since the outbreak, we have almost never gone out, only our daughters went out to the supermarket to shop." Mr. Yang said, "Fortunately, we are all optimistic and entertaining people, and the Italian neighbors are also very happy. , So I didn't feel depressed. "

Yang Xi told reporters that since the spread of the Italian epidemic, the family ’s food and drink reserves have been relatively complete. You can place an order online, or you can go out to shop after filling in the instructions according to the procedures prescribed by the Italian government. The physical stores have sufficient supplies. "In short, we are fine."

Rare reunion time

Yang Xi first came to Italy as an international student. Now he has graduated and worked for many years. After studying and working, he has lived in Italy for 13 years. "I was in the event organization and planning industry. Before the epidemic, due to work reasons, I had to fly 70 to 80 flight segments per year." Yang Xi said, "Although I often see my parents every year because of frequent business trips, but Basically, they come and go in a hurry, sometimes just for one night, and they don't get along like they do now. "

Yang Xi said that although Feng Cheng had stopped everyone's original rhythm, this was also the longest period of time that the family stayed together for more than ten years after college. "My parents were very pleased that we were able to stay together during the epidemic instead of closing the cities separately."

Yang Xi's parents said: "Because her daughter is usually very busy with work and has a very irregular schedule, she can take care of her three meals now, but it is very comforting, instead of worrying about separating the two places."

"I have time to read books and play dramas that I didn't have time to read before, and occasionally go out to buy some necessities. My mother gets up to make tea every day, sees apps and applets to learn some new dishes and Chinese and Western desserts, and then listens to songs , Recorded the song on the national K song. ”Mr. Yang used this time to help his daughter overhaul the situation in the house where she lived in Milan.“ She also installed some shelves and cabinets she wanted before, and then found it online For Hollywood blockbusters, English has taught itself a few words following the movie! "

"Although the epidemic in Italy is very serious, compared to the uneasiness when we were concerned about flight information, we decided to stay in Milan, and we were more at ease. After all, whether we return to China or stay in Italy, our family of three is most at ease. Yes, "Yang Xi said. (Finish)