How do phased lockdown-easing measures compare around Europe?

Bigger shops and hairdressers allowed to open and gatherings of up to 10 permitted from 1 May. Restaurants allowed to open under certain conditions from 15 May. Hotels and swimming pools allowed to open from 29 May

Shops to open from 11 May. Schools to start again from 18 May, but with caps on number of pupils in each class

From 11 May, shopping malls and larger shops can open, along with outdoor restaurants, pubs, hairdressers, and museums. Cultural and sport events with up to 100 people can also go ahead. From 25 May, all restaurants, pubs and hotels return to action

Shops, nurseries and primary schools to open on 11 May. Some middle schools to open on 18 May

No lockdown easing dates set

in UK and Ireland

More shops allowed to open from 4 May, including bookshops and hair salons, and most restrictions on citizens’ movements lifted. Schools to open gradually from 11 May

Playgrounds, museums and churches to open from 4 May. Physical distancing measures to remain until at least 10 May. Decision on 6 May about schools and sports events. No larger events such as concerts and major sporting events allowed before 31 August

From 4 May, people allowed to visit relatives in small numbers. Parks, factories and building sites open along with bars and restaurants for takeaway service. Museums, libraries, and more retail shops reopen on 18 May. Hairdressers and beauty salons reopen on 1 June, when bars and restaurants will be able to offer dine-in service

Primary schools and nurseries to open on 11 May, secondary schools on 2 June. Bars, restaurants, fitness clubs, museums, theatres to remain shut until at least 19 May

From 4 May a three-phase plan to open up different sectors of the economy every 15 days starts with small shops, hairdressers, car dealerships and bookshops. Individual sports can resume on the same date. Face masks will be compulsory in various public spaces

From 4 May, restaurant takeaway services, hairdressers and other businesses that operate via appointment reopen. From 11 May, bar terraces reopen at a third of capacity, healthy people can socialise in small groups and families can attend funerals. Two phases to follow

Garden centres and hairdressers not already open can open on 4 May, followed by schools and shops selling items other than food on 11 May. Gatherings of more than five permitted from 8 June

Bigger shops and hairdressers allowed to open and gatherings of up to 10 permitted from 1 May. Restaurants allowed to open under certain conditions from 15 May. Hotels and swimming pools allowed to open from 29 May

Shops to open from 11 May. Schools to start again from 18 May, but with caps on number of pupils in each class

From 11 May, shopping malls and larger shops can open, along with outdoor restaurants, pubs, hairdressers, and museums. Cultural and sport events with up to 100 people can also go ahead. From 25 May, all restaurants, pubs and hotels return to action

Shops, nurseries and primary schools to open on 11 May. Some middle schools to open on 18 May

No lockdown easing dates set

in UK and Ireland

Playgrounds, museums and churches to open from 4 May. Physical distancing measures to remain until at least 10 May. Decision on 6 May about schools and sports events. No larger events such as concerts and major sporting events allowed before 31 August

More shops allowed to open from 4 May, including bookshops and hair salons, and most restrictions on citizens’ movements lifted. Schools to open gradually from 11 May

From 4 May, people allowed to visit relatives in small numbers. Parks, factories and building sites open along with bars and restaurants for takeaway service. Museums, libraries, and more retail shops reopen on 18 May. Hairdressers and beauty salons reopen on 1 June, when bars and restaurants will be able to offer dine-in service

Primary schools and nurseries to open on 11 May, secondary schools on 2 June. Bars, restaurants, fitness clubs, museums, theatres to remain shut until at least 19 May

From 4 May a three-phase plan to open up different sectors of the economy every 15 days starts with small shops, hairdressers, car dealerships and bookshops. Individual sports can resume on the same date. Face masks will be compulsory in various public spaces

From 4 May, restaurant takeaway services, hairdressers and other businesses that operate via appointment reopen. From 11 May, bar terraces reopen at a third of capacity, healthy people can socialise in small groups and families can attend funerals. Two phases to follow

Garden centres and hairdressers not already open can open on 4 May, followed by schools and shops selling items other than food on 11 May. Gatherings of more than five permitted from 8 June