At the time the vaccinations against him coronavirus fast-paced global countries are planning a gradual return to the pre-pandemic era. Restaurants are rolling out, sports centers are opening as well as borders and after almost a year people are saying “goodbye” to the lockdown.
The steps that countries are taking to return to normalcy:
Australia
THE Australia, which plans to allow international travel from mid-2022, lifted a ban on its citizens returning from India on May 14, according to the Athens News Agency.
Belgium
The Belgium is preparing to ease almost all measures of the lockdown from June 9, provided that the dynamics of its vaccination campaign is maintained and the number of patients admitted to intensive care units will remain below 500.
Britain
Unnecessary retail stores in England reopened on April 12 along with the outdoor areas of pubs and restaurants. Interiors in the hospitality industry, cinemas, theaters and sports facilities reopened on 17 May. Britain has again allowed international travel, but those arriving in the country from most destinations abroad will have to be quarantined.
The one-meter distance rule for social contacts in restaurants and pubs may be lifted on June 21.
France
France will begin easing the night-time curfew and allow cafes, bars and restaurants to serve customers outdoors from 19 May. The plan envisages first postponement of the start time for the curfew to 9 p.m. (22.00 Greek time) and then at 11 p.m. from 9 June, before the measure is finally repealed on 30 June.
The operation of the interiors of the restaurants will be allowed from June 30.
All shops, museums, cinemas and theaters will be open on May 19. Foreign tourists with a “health pass” will be able to visit France from June 9.
Disneyland in Paris will reopen on June 17.
Germany
THE Germany eased restrictions on those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from the virus since May 9, lifting the curfew and quarantine rules and requiring a negative coronavirus test for hairdressers, zoos and shopping malls.
From 12 May, visitors can enter the country without the need to be quarantined, except for those arriving from countries considered to be at risk.
Authorities in Berlin have agreed to lift the night-time curfew and ease restrictions on shopping from May 19 as well as to allow restaurants to operate outside the restaurant from May 21 if cases remain low.
Other areas, such as the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, are planning a three-phase opening that began May 12, with restaurant interiors opening June 2 in areas with less than 50 cases.
Bavaria has allowed the operation of restaurants’ exteriors and the opening of concert halls, theaters and cinemas from 10 May in low-income areas. Hotels and campsites will reopen on May 21. From 12 May, Bavarians can travel to Austria.
USA
On May 3, New York City residents were able to enjoy a drink indoors at the bars for the first time in months, days after Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is expected to fully open on July 1.
The metro system, which was closed between 2 and 4 in the morning to disinfect the stations and trains, returned to 24-hour operation from May 17th.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSadis signed an executive order May 3 ending all local coronavirus-related emergency orders.
The states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will lift most business capacity restrictions – such as retail, restaurants and gyms – from May 19.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if the number of treatments is low and stable and vaccine supplies are sufficient for all citizens over the age of 16 who want to be vaccinated.
Spain
The curfew came into most of Spain on May 9th. Since then, the responsibility for emergency measures against COVID lies with the authorities of each region.
Spain plans to lift the obligation for the British to show a negative PCR test for coronavirus on arrival on May 20.
Italy
Cafes, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theaters are partially open in most areas on April 26, with restaurant interiors open from June 1.
The outdoor pools reopen on May 15th and some sports activities will start on June 1st.
Italy lifted quarantine restrictions for travelers arriving from European countries and Schengen countries, Britain and Israel on May 15, but will still require a negative coronavirus test prior to travel.
On May 18, Italy postponed the night curfew to 11 p.m. from 10 a.m. and relaxed other restrictions in low-risk areas. The curfew will start at midnight on June 7 and will be lifted on June 21. The gyms will reopen on May 24 and the restaurant interiors will be open from June 1.
Qatar
Qatar decided on May 9 to phase out the measures in four phases, starting on May 28 and ending on July 30.
Netherlands
The Netherlands lifted the nationwide traffic ban on April 28.
Parks, zoos, gyms and outdoor pools will reopen on May 19, while outdoor operation in bars and restaurants will be extended for two hours until 8 pm. Public libraries will reopen on May 20, with museums and restaurant interiors are expected to follow over the next three weeks.
Poland
Poland reopened shopping malls on May 4, hotels on May 8, and restaurants can serve customers outdoors on May 15. By the end of May, all children will have returned to school, while events such as weddings with up to 50 guests will be allowed.
The country also moved a week earlier, on May 21, the reopening of cinemas, theaters, concert halls and cultural institutions.
Restaurant interiors, indoor sports facilities and swimming pools may reopen with capacity restrictions on 28 May.
Saudi Arabia
On May 17, Saudi Arabia opened its land, sea and air borders. From May 20, foreign visitors arriving on flights from most countries will not need to be quarantined if vaccinated.
Turkey
Turkey began easing the lockdown on May 17th by allowing daytime travel, while maintaining the curfew at night and on weekends until June 1st.
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