And so the European experiment begins: ECONOMY VS CORONAVIRUS RISKS with a number of countries beginning to lift some *lockdown* measures while keeping others firmly in place. To help those returning to work in Spain, gov says handing out 10 million masks in coming days /1
PM Sanchez insists most lockdown measures remain in place at least till early May. Spaniards who can work from home have been told to ctn to do so. Big debate in Spain whether it’s right/early to lift any restrictions. Huge fears too re ec +social impact of severe recession /2
Italy remains in lockdown w some smaller shops reopening. Austria opens small shops but cafes, schools remain shut. Denmark will open primary schools,nurseries. Keep other restrictions in place and everyone holds their breath to see if infections will rise significantly /3
