After Italy’s Pandemic Nightmare, Economy Falters — And Poverty Spreads

The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It’s already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll from coronavirus, and now an estimated 1 million additional Italians are unable to afford their basic needs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. Author - PBS NewsHour. Narrator - PBS NewsHour. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.