![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The French government announced a strict nationwide lockdown on March 17, banning all public gatherings and telling residents to stay inside except for grocery shopping and other essential tasks.Īlong with closing all non-essential shops, open-air markets have been ordered to shut. Starting on April 13, workers in construction and manufacturing were allowed to return to work, although other restrictions were extended until April 26. Hundreds of thousands of police and military personnel are enforcing the lockdown.įollowing their biggest one-day increase in deaths on March 28, Spain announced a toughening of the measures. All non-essential workers were told to stay home completely for two weeks until April 11. Outdoor exercise is also banned, except for taking a dog on a walk. People are limited to only leaving their homes to go to the pharmacy and grocery shopping. ![]() Spain also closed its external borders with its European neighbors. Non-essential shops and schools have been ordered to shut, as well as hotels and tourist accommodation. The Spanish government declared a state of emergency on March 14, issuing a general confinement order for more than 46 million people. The forestry industry was allowed to resume production. Starting on April 14, the Italian government started relaxing restrictions, allowing bookshops, clothing stores for children and babies and other small shops to reopen. The next deadline of April 13 was extended further until May 3. The original deadline of April 3 was scrapped on March 27. In the final days of March, police cracked down on looting as citizens who claim they have not received government financial aid became desperate for food and necessities. Those who violate the lockdown face fines between €400 to €3,000 ($430 to $3,227) or up to three months in jail. They must print out a certificate at home declaring their reason for leaving the house, which will be checked by police. People in Italy are only permitted to leave the house under certain circumstances, including: solitary exercise close to home, going grocery shopping or going to the doctor. Travel within Italy was banned except for health reasons or urgent matters. Schools, universities and all non-essential businesses were closed - with supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and post offices allowed to remain open. Travel advice for Dutch citizens changed on 15 June, meaning they can visit all countries within the EU or Schengen zone without restrictions.Italy issued a nationwide lockdown on March 9, ordering its 60 million residents to stay at home.Social distancing requirements for all school students ended on 1 July Secondary school pupils returned to class on 2 June.Nightclubs will not reopen before 1 September.All sport including spectators is allowed as of 1 July but all group singing and chanting is banned.Brothels also reopened on 1 July, moved forward from planned reopening in September From 1 July, there is no maximum limit on the number of people allowed inside places including shops, museums and libraries and at outside venues like zoos and theme parks - provided people stick to 1.5m social distancing.Cinemas, theatres and concert halls also reopened, subject to a 30-guest maximum, and face masks became mandatory on public transport the same day for anyone aged 13 and over Bars and restaurants reopened on 1 June for up to 30 guests inside and unlimited numbers outside, provided people maintain 1.5m distance.Libraries are open again and hairdressers, nail bars, beauticians, masseuses and occupational therapists went back to work from 11 May. ![]()
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