As some countries begin to lift restrictions and emerge from lockdown, we invited readers around the world to tell us about their experiences this week. Since last Sunday, after seven weeks, our children have been allowed outside with one adult for an hour each day. From Monday, assuming numbers stay “low”, people will be allowed outside to exercise and some restaurants can open for takeaway. Peter Ennis, Auckland, New ZealandAuckland took tentative steps out of “level-four lockdown” after 33 days on Tuesday. We are told we will receive an “ERTE”, which is the Spanish government’s aid for businesses forcibly closed due to Covid-19 .

Source: The Irish Times May 02, 2020 04:52 UTC