Italy v England. Why the different levels of sympathy?

[Whatsthis1515]

I am noticing that people feel sorry for Italy regarding their death toll but for the UK, people are scathing and pointing fingers. Why is this? I know Italy was supposed to be a lesson to us, but surely in that case, they didn't do the right thing either?

Interested to know what you all think.

Thanks

(clue is kind of in the "family business" bit, no?)

Yes, I see what you mean - I should have quoted; "Family businesses make up 85% of all business in Italy and provides 70% of employment" - and ditched the rest.

But what's that got to do with how the Italian govt has dealt with Coronavirus?

I thought we were talking about inter-generational living as a factor in the early spread of the virus.