Nations Gradually Reopen Business: Washington Post

Several countries plan to ease coronavirus restrictions, implying the cautious optimism that life may return to normality. Germany, which took effective measures early, is slowly reopening businesses even though some scientists argue that the country should keep the restriction policy until tracking cases becomes easier, a strategy allowing for a greater degree of freedom in the long term. Chancellor Angela Merkel cautions people from carelessness and warns about the risk of relapse. In addition, Spain and Austria allowed some businesses to resume operation with restrictions and mask requirements. However, many European countries, including Britain and France, remain under strict lockdown policies due to the much higher death rates compared to the average. New Zealand extended its lockdown for five days, allowing only workplaces that can maintain social distancing to be reopen – this despite a low number of confirmed cases and high recovery rate. Governments across the world consider the tradeoff between economic development and public health. – YaleGlobal