5 May

Around 15 countries in Europe begin the first phase of lifting their lockdowns affecting millions of people. 

In Italy, people are allowed to meet family or gather in limited numbers. Construction sites and factories get back to work.

In Spain, small businesses such as hairdressers reopen for customer appointments. And in Germany, schools start opening in some regions.

In Hungary, thousands of students begin sitting school-leaving exams.

The Czech Republic says it will lift restrictions on international passenger road and rail transport on May 11.

AFP