Belgium to begin relaxing coronavirus restrictions on May 4

Belgium will start to loosen its coronavirus restrictions starting on May 4, Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès announced

Belgium will start to loosen its coronavirus restrictions starting on May 4, Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès said at a press conference Friday.

Certain shops that sell fabric and some companies will be allowed to reopen if they are able to respect social distancing, she said. Outdoor sports without physical contact will be allowed. The wearing of face masks will be mandatory on public transport. The government hopes to gradually reopen schools as part of a third phase on May 18. For primary and secondary schools, classes will resume for a maximum of three grades, with small groups. Priority will be given to the first and second years of primary school, as well as the last years of secondary school. Kindergartens will remain closed until at least the end of May.— Sophie Wilmès

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