In a number of European countries, the rules are being cautiously relaxed starting this week. After months of lockdown, measures in hard-hit Italy have eased slightly. In Germany, the first schoolchildren are going back to class.
Factories are reopening and the construction industry is allowed to get back to work. Children can play outside again, parks reopen and food can be ordered from restaurants. Sitting inside is not yet allowed and Italians must keep a meter’s distance.
In Belgium, non-essential businesses are allowed to start up again, provided that staff keep a distance of one and a half meters. In Germany, the first schoolchildren are going back to class. In both countries, faces must be covered on public transportation.
In Portugal, residents can get a haircut again. Neighborhood stores, car dealerships and bookstores are also allowed to reopen. In Poland, hotels and shopping malls are allowed to go unlocked again.
In Greece, a small number of businesses are allowed to open, such as bookstores, hairdressers and beauty salons. Swimming in the sea is also allowed again. In public transportation, mouth masks are mandatory.
Source: NOS.nl
