Even if the aspects to be clarified are not lacking, by now the times on Phase 2 of Italy they know each other. But how are the other main European countries regulating in the meantime? In comparison, the reopening times of France, Germany and Spain are faster than ours. On the contrary: in hindsight, the Berlin government has never even decreed the total lockdown, which instead began on 11 March at a national level and will end with a four-week period from 4 to XNUMX June.
In short, Italy was the first to close and will also be the last to reopen. And if Italy has led the way in Europe on anti-Covid 19 measures, perhaps it will be able to benefit from the experience that other countries are gaining before us in terms of recovery. To get an idea of the European context, here is the reopening calendar for France, Germany and Spain.
FRANCE
In France, the total lockdown began on 17 March, four days after the schools closed. Despite blocking everything a week after Italy, Paris started unblocking the country already last year 20th April, reopening some factories and a number of activities in the construction sectors. From the same date, bars and restaurants can also see takeaway products. Not only that: the11st May in France, schools will also begin to reopen, but the process will last until May 25 (the scientific committee had opposed this decision, hoping for recovery in September as in Italy). On the same day, services and shops will also resume work, including hairdressers, beauty centers and florists. Bars and restaurants will still remain in limbo, which may have to wait until to resume normal activity 15nd June (in this case two weeks after Italy).
GERMANY
In Germany, as mentioned, there has never been a total lockdown. From the 22 March schools and shops are closed, while restaurants can only make home deliveries or takeaways, but no restrictions have been placed on industries or on the movement of citizens. Reopenings started on 20th April with bookshops, car showrooms, bicycle dealers and commercial activities in premises with a surface area not exceeding 800 square metres. Two days later, on April 22, the green light was given to events for up to 20 people (subject to authorisation). Finally, the 4st May schools and hairdressers will reopen. Masses and outdoor events will also be possible for up to a maximum of 50 participants. On April 30, the government is expected to decide on further steps.
It should be noted that, immediately after the easing of the lockdowns, in Germany the contagion rate rose to 1, i.e. each infected person infects another, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). In mid-April it was at 0,7. Meanwhile, the mortality rate continues to rise and has reached 3,8% (still lower than that of France).
SPAIN
Spain's lockdown started on 16 March with the suspension of all production activities, with the exception of essential ones. As complicated as the health situation was, the government in Madrid started the process of unfreezing even before France, the April 13th, with the green light for some activities in the construction and industry sectors and the reopening of some offices. From the 26th April children can leave the house for one hour a day, between 9 and 21. Two days earlier than in Italy, therefore from 2st May, walks and outdoor sporting activity will be allowed. The dates of the actual de-escalated promised by the government, they are not yet known, but it is certain that it will be staggered by province, based on the trend of infections and the health situation.
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