Business reopening at some German stores Reopening in Northern Europe New Corona April 21 7:12
In Germany, some stores were reopened on the 20th, saying that the pace of increase in the number of new cases of new coronavirus is slowing down.
In Germany, as of the 20th, the number of infected people was about 146,000, and more than 4,600 people died.
On the other hand, as the number of infected people is slowly increasing, Prime Minister Merkel eased some of the restrictions introduced last month to prevent the spread of infection, car dealers and book stores, and retail stores with an area of 800 square meters or less. We have a policy to allow business reopening.
The time for reopening varies depending on the state, but some shops in northern Hamburg reopened on the 20th, and at a clothing store in the city, a clerk wearing a mask welcomed customers.
The shopkeeper said, "I'm very happy to be able to reopen the shop. I was one step closer to normal."
On the other hand, a measure called "contact restriction", which prohibits gathering more than three people, will be extended until next month, and restaurants will not be allowed to do business other than take-out and delivery.
"Remember that we are still in the early stages of a virus outbreak," Merkel said on Wednesday, calling for caution against spreading the infection.
In Europe, the UK and France are saying that the restrictions on going out will continue until next month, while some stores in Austria and elsewhere are reopening their operations.
Business reopening in Northern European countries
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, various measures such as restrictions on going out and suspension of school are continuing in each country, but in some countries in Europe, such measures are gradually eased and there is a movement to reopen business such as beauty salons.
Among them, in Denmark, school closures were taken for about a month, but since the number of infected people per day has continued to decline since the beginning of this month, we decided to restart the nursery school and elementary school last week. It was.
Under these circumstances, beauty salons and dental clinics were reopened on the 20th, subject to thorough hygiene management. A cosmetologist in Copenhagen says, “We have prepared disposable gloves that we have purchased specifically for our employees. We will also disinfect scissors and combs.”
In Norway, the nursery school was reopened on the 20th, and the children were immediately playing with play equipment such as a sterilized swing. One of the children said, "I'm very happy because I stayed home all the time."
From 27th, classes will be resumed for children from the 1st to 4th grades of elementary school.
However, large-scale sports and cultural events are not allowed to continue until June 15.