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‘The Virus Brought Something Beautiful’: Clear Water Flows Through Venice Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
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March 19, 2020

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Silver linings are rare these days, but images of clear water flowing through the storied canals of Venice, Italy, seems to be lifting the spirits of a country reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
Messages of hope and appreciation for the long-clouded beauty of the city’s waterways were exchanged in the “Clean Venice” Facebook group.
“The virus brought something … beautiful,” writes resident Katia Fameli. “We should restore the natural balance and not just think about exploiting to monetize,” says Adriana Manente. “Nature is telling us to slow down,” according to Sandra Comin.
Here are some of the pictures and videos that made their way across social media:


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