Virus puts italy in lockdown but hope rising in china

You're referring to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic!

Yes, it's true that Italy has been severely affected by the virus, with a nationwide lockdown in place since March 9 to slow the spread of the disease. The country has reported over 31,000 cases and over 2,600 deaths, making it one of the hardest-hit countries in Europe.

However, as you mentioned, there is hope rising in China, where the virus originated. China has made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus, with a significant decline in new cases reported in recent weeks.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), China has reported a total of over 81,000 cases and over 3,200 deaths, with the majority of cases occurring in the city of Wuhan, where the virus was first detected.

The Chinese government has implemented a range of measures to control the spread of the virus, including widespread testing, contact tracing, and quarantine measures. These efforts have been successful in reducing the number of new cases, and China has reported no new cases of local transmission in several provinces.

The WHO has praised China's efforts to control the spread of the virus, saying that the country's response has been "swift and decisive". The organization has also commended China's transparency and cooperation in sharing information about the virus with the international community.

While there is still much work to be done to contain the pandemic, the progress made in China is a positive sign that the virus can be controlled with the right measures in place.