The Washington PostDemocracy Dies in Darkness

My parents and I both live in coronavirus epicenters — but we’re separated by thousands of miles

We’re trying to have hope in Seattle and Italy

Perspective by
Lily contributor
March 15, 2020 at 9:32 a.m. EDT

Covid-19 has moved at a rapid pace, changing people’s way of life in many cities. I’m feeling even more helpless as I watch my city of Seattle trail mere weeks behind Italy, where my parents live.