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Coronavirus lockdowns: How and when do European countries plan to ease restrictions? (2)
Ireland
Ireland’s Taoiseach announced an extension of the country’s coronavirus restrictions to 18th May on Friday. “We need two more weeks of tight restrictions to weaken the virus further,” Leo Varadkar said.
However, he said people over 70 years old have been told to stay at home, or “cocoon” can start going outside their homes starting from Tuesday, as long as they avoid all contact with people.
The 2-kilometre limit that people are allowed to exercise outside their homes will also be extended to 5 kilometers.
Varadkar said that starting 18th May, the country plans to reopen the economy in five stages, should the virus stay under control, with the last stage planned for August. Schools will not reopen before the start of the September school year however.
Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte laid out a timetable on 26th April for reopening the country's economy. It follows a consistent improvement in contagion figures.
Factories, construction sites and wholesale supply businesses can resume activity as soon as they put safety measures in place against the virus. Public parks and gardens can reopen from 4th May -- numbers may be limited to prevent overcrowding -- and people will be able to visit relatives who live in the same region.
Funerals will no more than 15 guests can resume from that date, but mourners must wear masks.
If all goes well, retails shops can reopen on 18th May, with restaurants, cafés, barber shops and hair salons following on 1st June.
Portugal
Portuguese military units have joined forces with secondary schools in preparation for the possible resumption of classes in May.
The army, air force and navy teams are part of a strategy aiming to provide training to school workers to perform a more appropriate and thorough daily clean.
More relaxed controls on population movement and self-isolation rules are expected to be announced as the outbreak ebbs.
Spain
The strict lockdown in place since mid-March is to be eased in four phases, with each stage to last for at least two weeks and conditional on progress.
In phase one beginning on 4th May, small shops, hotels and tourist accommodation will be able to reopen. Larger shopping centers will remain closed. It will apply to most of mainland Spain, but not immediately in the Balearics, Canaries and other islands.
Phase two will loosen restrictions on restaurants and smaller cultural events, subject to conditions.
After Easter Spain allowed some employees to return to work in factories, offices and on construction sites.
Adults are being allowed outside for exercise from 2nd May, something children have been allowed to do for limited periods since 26th April.
Sweden
The government has advised Swedes to work from home when possible and avoid crowded places. But it has stopped short of imposing formal restrictions, urging people to "behave like adults" rather than fining them for leaving home without good reason.
People can move freely, schools, bars and restaurants remain open, and outdoor activities are allowed. However, there are some restrictions on international travel.
Meanwhile, gatherings of more than 50 people are banned, and some social distancing measures have been implemented.
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