Mario Draghi in Bergamo a year after the absolute tragedy

It is one of the images engraved in the collective memory: the military procession carried out of the Bergamo thousands of coffins, as the area’s cemeteries were now full.

The phrase “do not become Bergamo” is reminiscent of the tragedy that this Italian city experienced with the coronavirus, and, as the country today honors the memory of all the victims of the pandemic, Prime Minister Mario Draghi is in Bergamo. one year right after the climax of the drama.

The Italian Prime Minister took part in the memorial service for the victims of the coronavirus and said: “We promise our elderly that the weakest will never be left unprotected. “The forest that we are planting today in this city is also a symbol of a new beginning”, stressed the head of the Italian government.

“Memory must not be weakened. Only in this way will we be able to make the right choices for the health and work of our citizens “, he added, as broadcast by AMPE.

The Italian prime minister also stressed that “Bergamo lived through terrible times” and that the image of the procession of military vehicles that, exactly a year ago, transported the coffins of the victims of the coronavirus to other parts of the country has been etched in everyone’s memory.

Regarding the vaccination process, Mario Draghi stressed: “Whatever it is the decision of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) we will continue the vaccination campaign at a steady pace and based on the goals we have set. We want the largest number of vaccines to be given as soon as possible. “

Finally, Draghi sent the message that the increase of some drugs will cover the possible reduction of other vaccines and did not fail to emphasize that “decisive decisions have already been made regarding those who do not respect the agreements that have been signed”.

The month-long ceremonies began in Milan, with the participation of Mayor Bebe Sala and the Lombardy region: Throughout the day, Italian and European flags will be flown at half-mast in local government buildings.

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