Pizzerias reopen in Naples, Italy, after being closed even for delivery in the densely populated city out of coronavirus fears.
The dough-twirling art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo - or “pizza-maker” - has secured a spot on UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage.
It’s not a total reopening, however. Clients can only place orders by phone — not in person — and all businesses must close at 10 p.m. The pizzerias have to be cleaned regularly, and workers must wear gloves and masks.Vincenzo Capuano, owner of pizzeria Capuano, said even the partial reopening would help Campania’s economy because all his ingredients are sourced locally.
“To make pizza I have to buy the local flour from Naples, [local] San Marzano tomatoes. I have to buy the potatoes, the onions,” he said. Without this support to the local economy, “after the health crisis we could have a much worse economic crisis.”Sign up for the latest news, best stories and what they mean for you, plus answers to your questions.Advertisement, and its death toll is the highest in Europe and second only to the U.S., which has more than five times the population.
Nationwide, bars and restaurants are expected to be allowed to reopen in June for in-house service, but only with strict social-distancing and sanitation measures in place.Get all the day's most vital news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning.
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