The crisis gripping the town at the centre of the global COVID-19 crisis in Italy has been witnessed by Sky News' Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay.

After this video was aired, Italy's foreign minister urged everyone to watch it.

"I urge you all to watch this report made by Sky News, a video that is being shared around the world," said Luigi Di Maio.

"It shows what is happening in Bergamo hospital, one of the hardest hit by this emergency.

"I repeat: Stay at home."

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