LThe streets are deserted in Sollacaro, on this New Year’s Eve. Usually, there are hardly any crowds at this time in this small town perched on the heights of Taravo (Corse-du-Sud). This year is even worse. “Usually, there is still a little passage, but this is really empty,” observes Tina, manager of the bar-tobacco which acts as a rallying point, in the center of the village. For the past few days, people have been afraid and are staying at home. We don’t see many people anymore. “
This situation owes nothing to chance: in Sollacaro, around 10% of the approximately 300 inhabitants have tested positive for Covid-19 this week. Others are logically contact cases and play the game of isolation, on the recommendation of the regional health agency. As a precaution, faced with this outbreak …