Europe edges out of lockdown: Spain, Italy and Austria take the primary tentative steps to lifting coronavirus restrictions (but France won't reopen for a minimum of a MONTH)
Spain, Italy and Austria have taken the primary steps to getting back to normality amid the coronavirus crisis
Countries across Europe are re-opening for business again in small steps as figures of the affected drop
Millions of Spanish workers returned to figure on Monday after Madrid lifted curbs on non-essential industries
French president Emmanuel Macron announced that the country's lockdown will last until a minimum of May 11
Europe took its first tentative steps towards a return to normality on Monday as some countries re-opened businesses.
And several other nations have announced they're preparing to ease their lockdown restrictions within the coming days. Spain and Italy – the 2 European countries worst-hit by the coronavirus outbreak – have re-started some industries while Germany is considering opening schools from Monday.
Millions of Spanish workers returned to their jobs on Monday after Madrid lifted the curbs on non-essential industries. Builders, cleaners, construction, factory and shipyard employees were allowed back to figure, as police handed out uncountable masks on the country's metro, train and bus networks.
Non-essential industries were stop working time period ago because the virus peaked and deaths hit over 900 each day.
But the relief came because it recorded its lowest number of latest infections – 3,477 – for over three weeks, with its daily cost right down to 517. Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez said social distancing and also the ban on nonessential travel will remain, but that there can be a 'progressive and extremely cautious' relaxation of measures 'in two weeks'.
Europe took its first tentative steps towards a return to normality on Monday as some countries re-opened businesses. Pictured: Policemen wearing protective masks walk at the town market in Lienz, Austria
Policemen hand in masks to commuters at the terminal in Alcala de Henares, Madrid. The Madrid has now lifted the curbs on non-essential industries
This graphic shows the assorted restrictions in situ in six European countries. Sweden is that the only country which still has pubs and restaurants open, allows public gatherings of any size and keeps primary schools open as was common. the united kingdom has no special border restrictions, but several countries are only allowing residents to enter. Spain isn't allowing exercise as an excuse to travel out. Italy does allow a walk near the house, but not cycling
Spain and Britain's lockdowns compared
Spain entered a full lockdown on March 14, with Britain following nine days afterward March 23.
In both countries there's a general ban on leaving the house except in specific circumstances.
In the UK, these include one type of outdoor exercise per day, which isn't a legitimate excuse in Spain.
Both governments allow people to travel outside to shop for essential goods, seek treatment, obtain money or look after vulnerable people, or escape an instantaneous risk of harm.
Spain toughened the restrictions on March 30 with a two-week ban on travel non-essential jobs, which expired in the week.
Britain has never imposed such a ban, although people must work from home if it's 'reasonably possible'.
Pubs, bars, restaurants and public gatherings are stop working in both countries, with all sports events cancelled.
Schools are completely enclosed Spain, whereas Britain is keeping them open on a limited basis to supply childcare for key workers.
Both countries have a particular list of essential shops that may stay open, including supermarkets and pharmacies.
The UK border remains open with no special restrictions, whereas Spain is barely allowing residents or people in transit to enter.
Spain's state of emergency is currently running until April 26, although it can be extended again. Britain's is due for review in the week, but that process has been derailed by Boris Johnson's sickness and recovery.
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