Bars, beaches and cafes packed as Europe eases coronavirus lockdowns after record-low deaths
BARS and beaches were packed across Europe yesterday as the Continent looks to get back to normal after lockdown.restrictions today after both countries recorded their lowest daily death tolls for two months.
The government had wanted them to stay shut until the end of May but backed down under pressure from regional governors who threatened to begin reopening anyway. And the islands of Formentera and Cabrera in the Balearics, and La Graciosa, El Hierro and La Gomera in the Canary Islands, will be allowed to skip ahead to Phase 2 which allows the reopening of shopping centres and gatherings of up to 15 people.The tourist industry is set to lose its critical summer season with foreign visitors still not allowed.Meanwhile Belgium is to begin reopening primary and secondary schools today under strict conditions to keep children and teachers apart.
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