Venice has masks but no carnival: Italy's Covid outbreak one year on

By Antonio Calani and Andrea Rosa
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Venice has masks but no carnival: Italy's Covid outbreak one year on
Venice's carnival masks were designed to protect one's identity. Now masks protect from Covid 19. Photo / Antonio Calanni

In another year, masks would be a sign of the gaiety in Venice, an accessory worn for games and parties as big crowds parade about to show off their frivolous, fanciful costumes, especially ones with decorative face coverings.

The Italian canal city's Carnival festivities should have started Saturday, but the

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