Twelve countries issued a "blockade" order

05-11-2020


Twelve countries issued a "blockade" order

In response to the fierce second wave of the epidemic, European countries have adopted "blockade" measures. On the evening of October 31, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the region of England began to implement a second comprehensive "blockade" from November 5 until December 2nd. On the same day, Austrian Chancellor Kurz announced that Austria will again implement national "blockade" measures from November 3. On the same day, Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis announced that the capital of Athens and other major cities will be partially "blocked" for one month, and the night curfew will be extended to the whole country.


According to incomplete statistics from The Paper (www.thepaper.cn), there are currently at least twelve European countries including Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Belgium, United Kingdom (England), Austria, Greece, the Netherlands, and Poland. A "blockade" order was announced to contain the epidemic.


"Blockade" order to take into account the opening of the campus


The specific content of the "blockade" order varies from country to country. According to the CCTV news client, according to the "blockade" order announced by Johnson, in England, except for supermarkets selling daily necessities, all non-essential facilities and institutions such as catering and entertainment will be suspended. Unlike the first full "blockade" this spring, British primary schools, universities and other campuses will remain open during the "blockade".


According to Xinhua News Agency, after Austria officially enters the "blockade", a curfew will be imposed from 20 am to 6 am the next day. Residents are not allowed to leave their residences unless necessary; cultural and recreational facilities such as cinemas and theaters are closed; public events other than funerals are prohibited. Gathering; closed hotels, the catering industry only allows take-out services; professional sports events can be held without spectators, stadiums are closed, and only non-contact sports activities are allowed outdoors; further tighten the maintenance agency visit regulations.


Kurtz emphasized that different from the first "blockade", kindergartens, elementary schools and junior high schools will remain open during the "blockade" period, but high schools and colleges and universities will be converted to distance learning; shops and barber shops will be available in Continue to open on the premise of strictly complying with the epidemic prevention regulations.


The "blockade" orders of France and Germany also took into account the campus. The German Chancellor announced on October 28 that public places such as bars, coffee shops, restaurants, cinemas, and opera houses will be closed across Germany from November 2 to the end of November, and advised people to abandon unnecessary travel and visits. However, stores can operate under hygienic and flow-limiting conditions, and schools and kindergartens in various states can remain open in accordance with local epidemic prevention policies.


France has strengthened its epidemic prevention requirements under the "blockade" order. According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on October 29, French Prime Minister Castel announced that students over 6 years old must wear masks in class; this mandatory requirement originally only applies to students over 11 years old.


According to a report by the British Sky News on October 31, Italy opened a new round of "blockade" on October 26. Schools and workplaces are still open, but restaurants and bars need to be closed by 6 pm. After that, only takeaway can be provided. service. According to the BBC report, Dutch schools are not closed, people are required to work at home, and public transportation maintains the most basic services.


However, in Greece, university courses must be conducted online during the "blockade" period. In addition to the curfew and the mandatory wearing of masks, Greek residents can still travel between different places in the country, and retail stores will continue to operate. According to BBC reports, Poland has implemented a "blockade" of arrested areas and some primary schools and restaurants will be closed.



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