Its been weeks since Italy declared a nationwide lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and tensions are starting to rise.

We dont have a single euro left. We wont last another week like this, one resident of Palermo, in Sicily, said in a video that has circulated online in recent days , warning that revolution will break out if the government fails to provide more relief.

I cant take it anymore. Im about to collapse. Theyre starving us, said a shopkeeper in the southern city of Bari.

In another video, a group of people shouted at police officers stationed outside a closed bank in the city.

We dont have any more food or money. My store has been closed for 20 days now. How am I supposed to live? a man said.

Please, come home with me and see for yourself. I have nothing left. I need something to eat, said a woman.

Particularly in Italys poorer southern regions, there is evidence that the initial solidarity that Italians displayed in response to the coronavirus outbreak appears to be fading, as residents chafe at the ongoing restrictions on daily life. Scenes of Italians singing from their balconies have given way to frustration and anger.

Last week, a man in Naples sparked a confrontation between customers and staff at a grocery store when he tried to obtain a few essential items pasta, tomatoes, bread, oil but was unable to pay. This man has no money to pay, he cant eat, he didnt buy any champagne or wine, he bought the basics, an onlooker argued with staff members.

Police were also called to a Lidl supermarket in Palermo last week when a group of about 20 families loaded shopping carts with food and attempted to leave without paying.

Two weeks ago, the Italian government unveiled a 25 billion-euro stimulus package, which included provisions to help workers facing temporary layoffs. But the benefits leave out the large number of Italians who work in the countrys vast informal economy, and residents and public officials say more needs to be done.