Europe easing coronavirus lockdown ------------------------------------- Some European countries are starting to gradually ease restrictions imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), amid a slowing trend in the number of new infections ------------------------------------- Incidence of Covid-19 cases* (per 100,000 population) More than 300 201-300 101-200 1-100 *As of Apr 15, 2020 ------------------------------------- Czech Rep. Outdoor sports allowed from Apr 7. Gradual return of shops and restaurants from Apr 20 to Jun 8 ------------------------------------- Spain: Return of manufacturing and construction work on Apr 13. Other restrictions apply until at least Apr 26 ------------------------------------- Italy: Lockdown in place until May 3. Stationers and children’s clothing shops allowed to reopen on Apr 14 ------------------------------------- Austria Return of smaller shops, DIY stores and garden centres on Apr 14. Larger stores and shopping malls open from May 1 ------------------------------------- Denmark Reopening of nurseries, day care centres and primary schools on Apr 15. Other curbs apply until May 10 ------------------------------------- Finland Roadblocks lifted around Helsinki on Apr 15. Schools and public places closed until May 13 ------------------------------------- Poland Lockdown eased from Apr 19 but borders closed until May 3 ------------------------------------- Germany Reopening of small shops on Apr 20, followed by schools from May 4 ------------------------------------- Norway Kindergartens to open on Apr 20 and schools up to fourth grade on Apr 27 ------------------------------------- Sources: Deutsche Welle, Reuters, Statista © GRAPHIC NEWS Total words: 214