Belgium will start to loosen its coronavirus restrictions starting on May 4, Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès said at a press conference Friday.
“Were coming out of seven weeks of enormous sacrifices on a human, social and economic level. Now is the time to look to the future,” she said. “We can do so because the figures show that we were able to slow down the spread of Covid-19 in Belgium. But the virus hasnt disappeared yet. Its is still present and dangerous for the population.”
Certain shops that sell fabric and some companies will be allowed to reopen if they are able to respect social distancing, she said. Outdoor sports without physical contact will be allowed. The wearing of face masks will be mandatory on public transport.
In a second phase, starting from May 11, all shops will reopen under conditions that are yet to be determined.
The government hopes to gradually reopen schools as part of a third phase on May 18. For primary and secondary schools, classes will resume for a maximum of three grades, with small groups. Priority will be given to the first and second years of primary school, as well as the last years of secondary school. Kindergartens will remain closed until at least the end of May.
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Belgium will start to loosen its coronavirus restrictions starting on May 4, Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès said at a press conference Friday.
“Were coming out of seven weeks of enormous sacrifices on a human, social and economic level. Now is the time to look to the future,” she said. “We can do so because the figures show that we were able to slow down the spread of Covid-19 in Belgium. But the virus hasnt disappeared yet. Its is still present and dangerous for the population.”
Certain shops that sell fabric and some companies will be allowed to reopen if they are able to respect social distancing, she said. Outdoor sports without physical contact will be allowed. The wearing of face masks will be mandatory on public transport.
In a second phase, starting from May 11, all shops will reopen under conditions that are yet to be determined.
The government hopes to gradually reopen schools as part of a third phase on May 18. For primary and secondary schools, classes will resume for a maximum of three grades, with small groups. Priority will be given to the first and second years of primary school, as well as the last years of secondary school. Kindergartens will remain closed until at least the end of May.
The government is also looking into other measures in thaRead More – Source
