Germany to slowly open economy as virus numbers stay low
Other parts of Europe, harder hit than Germany, are also easing restrictions but with social-distancing and face masks still a must-do
16 April 2020 - 12:42
Berlin — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is moving forward with plans to slowly start returning Germany to normal, allowing some smaller shops to open next week and children to begin returning to school in early May.
Most of the restrictive measures will remain in place at least until May 3 and many aspects of public life will be limited for weeks and months to come. Restaurants, gyms, and bars will stay closed indefinitely and no large events, such as soccer matches, concerts and festivals, will be allowed before the end of August at the earliest...
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