The COVID-19 outbreak in Italy: Preventive and protective measures adopted by the Dermatology Unit of Bologna University Hospital

none5noAt the time of writing, 22th April 2020, the pandemic in Italy has reached 187.327 total cases of contagion and 25.085 deaths3.The Dermatology Unit of S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital in Bologna,being situated within one of the areas most affected by the epidemic, has applied all possible measures to contrast the spread of the infection4-7.Our dermatological unit offers specialist consultations with an average of 50.000 admissions per year, resulting in a obvious high risk of contagion.openPatrizi A, Bardazzi F, Filippi F, Abbenante D, Piraccini BM.Patrizi A, Bardazzi F, Filippi F, Abbenante D, Piraccini BM