Updated On: 15 March, 2020 05:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the video, Italians can be seen singing the Canto della Verbena, a popular traditional folk song of Italy as the country paints a deserted look amidst coronavirus outbreak

A screen grab of the video shows deserted streets as citizens sing in unity amidst coronavirus outbreak
Life has come to a standstill after the outbreak of coronavirus, which originated in China's Wuhan city, spread to more than 100 countries, infecting over 1,20,000 people. A nationwide lockdown has been instituted in Italy, which has witnessed nearly 60 percent of the deaths due to COVID-19. On March 11, the country shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
People of my hometown #Siena sing a popular song from their houses along an empty street to warm their hearts during the Italian #Covid_19 #lockdown.#coronavirusitalia #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/7EKKMIdXov