As Italy Quarantines Over Coronavirus, Swans Appear in Venice Canals, Dolphins Swim Up Playfully

“Nature just hit the reset button” in the suddenly clear waters of Venice canals and off the coast of a locked-down Italy.

Story at a glance

• Italy is under lockdown to fight the spread of COVID–19, which has killed thousands in the country.

• With the canals in Venice empty of its usual boat traffic, photos on social media show clear waters and the return of wildlife.

•  An Italian official says the water isn't necessarily less polluted, but the air has cleared up.

What would a world without humans look like? As countries go under lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID–19, photos on social media suggest it might be a lot cleaner, for a start. As one observer put it, “Nature just hit the reset button.”

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