Belgium may 4 begins the gradual process of the abolition of the measures of exclusion that were adopted in mid-March, from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, said at a press conference in Brussels Sophie Wilmes.
"out of the crisis will be gradual, we can’t rule out a return to certain steps in the case that the epidemic will come back," said the Prime Minister on the results of a seven-hour meeting of the National security Council.
In particular, since may 4 allowed to engage in individual sports, visit the sports clubs. In addition, the work will be able to start a large company whose activity does not involve direct contact with customers. In this case, the priority remote job.
The eleventh of may, the authorities plan to allow non-food stores subject to the rules of social landing. On may 15-18, is scheduled the partial opening of schools. Also on may 18 is permitted to visit relatives living separately. In addition, the Belgians will be able to travel around the country, to travel to other regions.
As for restaurants, bars, night clubs, their opening will begin in stages on 8 June.
Authorities urged citizens in public places wearing a mask, including fabric. On may 4, the mask will be mandatory in transport for all passengers over 12 years old. "the Mask must be worn while at train stations, bus stops, subway", – said the Prime Minister.
The authorities promise to provide citizens with fabric masks and filters for making remedies. In the absence of masks, you can use shawls and scarves, but be sure to cover your mouth and nose. For travel, it is recommended to use private transport and individual vehicles, in particular bicycles.
The question of permission to travel outside of Belgium will be decided later.
In Belgium the epidemic of the coronavirus until may 3, there are measures of social exclusion. In recent weeks, the Belgian headquarters for combating coronavirus has noted steady positive dynamics of reducing the number hospitalized with coronavirus and the number of patients in intensive care units. It also reduces the number of deaths associated with coronavirus infection. It is believed that the peak of mortality falls on April 12.
In addition, the authorities reported that the reduced incidence of COVID-19. If at the beginning of each crisis cases infected three more, then now this index in Belgium decreased to 0.8. For the last day with a diagnosis of "cov" or suspected it in Belgium, died 190. On the eve of the Ministry of health of Belgium reported about 230 dead. Total in the country since the start of the outbreak died (according to the Belgian system of counting that takes account of both confirmed cases and suspected coronavirus) 6679 people were infected 44 293 people.
