Italian doctors warn protective equipment is vital to prevent healthcare system collapse

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Italian doctors warn protective equipment is vital to prevent healthcare system collapse
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‘The Italian healthcare system is one of the most well-developed systems globally. Despite this, the recent Covid-19 outbreak found the country unprepared to cope with the impact of the pandemic’

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