4 Million People Head Back To Work As Italy Eases Out Of Lockdown
Millions of people in Italy returned to work as the country lifted its lockdown. In addition to Italy, France along with Spain — the hardest-hit countries in Europe — are all beginning to loosen their stringent, weekslong lockdown measures, which have been ongoing since mid-March.
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The relaxation of measures come as all three countries reported their lowest death rates and new infection rates in weeks. On Sunday, Italian authorities reported a death toll of 174 — the lowest ever since the start of its lockdown on March 10.
During this “Phase 2,” people are allowed to visit relatives within the same region which was previously impossible in a lockdown that had required paperwork to prove the journey was essential. Folks are allowed to exercise outdoors as long as they practice social distancing, according to the BBC. They can also partake in funerals as long as it has a maximum of 15 attendees, according to CNN.
In addition to that, people can visit shops selling bikes and scooters, per La Repubblica. However, schools, cinemas, and most shops will stay shut, the BBC reported.
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