Europe Longer restrictions on going out Inevitable outlook March 30 6:04

In Europe, new coronavirus infections are approaching 100,000 in Italy and nearly 80,000 in Spain. Countries have decided to extend their restrictions on outings to manage the spread of infection, and they are becoming stricter.

In Italy, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus increased by more than 5,000 to 97,689 on the 29th, approaching 100,000.

The number of people who died increased by 756 to 10,779. In Spain, the number of infected people has increased by more than 6,500, reaching nearly 80,000, and the number of dead people is 6,528.

In a severe situation, Italy's Boccia Minister for Local Affairs said in an interview with local media on Friday that the restrictions on travel outside of April 3 were "inevitable," and that it is necessary to continue. Showed that there is.

In Spain, it has been stricter that commuting is prohibited from the 30th, except for work at grocery stores, pharmacies, and financial institutions. And

France has also extended its out-of-home restrictions by April 15 by the end of this month. In countries throughout Europe, the spread of infection has not stopped, and it is expected that prolonged restrictions on going out will be inevitable.

France's municipalities also have unique reinforcement measures

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, restrictions on outings have been extended in France until April 15, and there is a growing movement among municipalities to strengthen their own measures. On the other hand, restaurant owners who are forced to close are raising concerns about the future.

In France, 29,174 people have been infected with the new coronavirus and 2,606 people have died on the 29th, and the spread of the infection has not been stopped.

In the southern suburbs of Toulon, starting out on the 30th, unusual measures such as exercising and walking with dogs are limited to within 10 meters of their homes.

On the other hand, restaurant managers, who have supported the French food culture, have been nervous about the future as they have no prospect of reopening the restaurant.

Hubert Jean, chairman of the French Federation of Restaurants and a restaurant in Brittany in the Northwest, told NHK: "I can't imagine the future personally. I don't know if I can open the restaurant again. "

Jean's store has seven employees, but all are on standby because they are closed.

The French government has stated a policy of paying 70% of salaries to employees at restaurants and shops that have been closed.

While appreciating this policy, Jean emphasized that it is important for 90% of French eateries to steadily implement support only for small businesses with less than 11 employees.

Mr. Jean then said, "First of all, suppressing the new coronavirus is the top priority, but I want everyone to be able to resume business without having a bankruptcy store," he said. I wanted to get over it.

Is DV increasing due to Britain and France going out restrictions?

As the spread of the new coronavirus has led to restrictions on outings in various countries and the increase in people spending time at home, the United Kingdom and France have reported increasing numbers of reports of DV = domestic violence. There is a move to take measures.

According to the British newspaper The Guardian, police reports to DV in Somerset and Avon in the southwestern United Kingdom increased by 20.9% in the past two weeks.

In central Greater Manchester, there were also reports of DVs that triggered restrictions on going out. In the state, people were unable to get out of their homes and their income decreased, which caused stress in their homes. I think it is growing.

In France, where the curfew began on 17th of this month, Interior Minister Castaner interviewed a public broadcaster "France 2". The number of violence has increased by 36% in the past week.

Some municipalities in the United Kingdom should report any signs of violence to homebound visitors, such as deliveries and caregivers, as continued restrictions on outings could further exacerbate the problem. In addition to calling for assistance, the city of Paris is also taking measures, including preparing new facilities for temporary evacuation of DV victims.