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If you loosen the lockdown measures, Mrs Merkel also strongly recommended that people face masks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that it will slowly ease restrictions brought in to combat the Corona Virus pandemic to wear.

Social distancing rules to remain in place until at least 3. May, Mrs Merkel is also the recommendation of the use of face masks in the shops and on Public Transport .

the shops under a certain size But was able to open from next week, their doors.

And the schools will start to open up from 4. May.

Mrs Merkel said that the country had achieved "fragile intermediate success" by the strict measures.

The Chancellor said the country "must always be focused and keep in motion", and added that they "play a lot of space".

Large public gatherings, including religious services remain prohibited until the 31 August. Bars, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and music events will all remain closed.

After Germany, Robert-Koch-Institute (RKI), the country has 127,584 confirmed cases and reported 3,254 deaths.

Mrs Merkel, the announcement is about to begin in Germany, the last European nation to easing of restrictions:

France, however, has expanded its lockdown measures for a further four weeks up to 11. May. Belgium is also 3 continue the restrictions until at least. May.

And in Russia, veterans groups have planned for President Vladimir Putin to postpone the second World War 75-year-anniversary Victory Parade for the 9. May, because of the danger it can pose to the participants.

What has been said by Mrs Merkel?

announced-After a video conference with The Heads of government of the 16 German länder, States, Mrs Merkel, The Gradual easing of the strict lockdown way measures.

able to open the schools again, "gradually and very slowly" after the 4. In may, She Said , with the new security measures for recess and school buses, and the priority given to the students with the exams.

"It is a big logistical effort, and it requires a very careful preparation," She Said .

stores up to 800 square meters (8,600 sq ft) could be able to re-start their shops by Monday, provided they have "plans to maintain hygiene," She Said .

the car dealers, bike shops and book stores all open, regardless of their size. Hairdressers may be open their doors from 4 Can, provided that you also comply with strict hygiene measures.

Angela Merkel has not recommended that people wear masks while in public

But the lockdown is over for a long time. The Chancellor is strongly recommended not protective to say the end face masks while shopping and while you are taking Public Transport , this "help to protect others".

Germany is the last member state, the guidelines on face masks in public - though Mrs Merkel has, it is not mandatory.

Europe's largest economy entered into a recession, said in March, its economy Ministry, citing "plummeting global demand, the interruption of supply chains, changes in consumer behavior, and uncertainty among investors".

The German government passed in the last month, a stimulus package worth €750bn (£653bn; $816bn) in an attempt to help ease the impact of The Virus .

Economists and governments are increasingly concerned about the impact of the global pandemic. The Head of The International monetary Fund has warned that in The 1930S .

last week, hard by the outbreak.

The Head of the Commission of the European Ursula von der Leyen, a roadmap on Wednesday for a gradual lifting of restrictions in the 27-state Block, but clearly, it was not a signal to act immediately.

set the material terms of, the a significant decrease in the proliferation of Covid-19, capacity in the Health System , surveillance and Monitoring. A donor conference will be held online for the governments and organizations to a pledge and money in the search for a vaccine, wife of the Leyen.

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Source of news: bbc.com