Greece eyes gradual easing of lockdown measures

The government is working on a plan to ease some of the restrictions that have been introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to make announcements next week.

Addressing a media briefing, government spokesman Stelios Petsas sought to make it clear that the government is keen to introduce a gradual return to normality while shielding public health and the economy. However, measures will remain in place for the general public until at least April 27, he said. After that date, registry offices and courts will open, he said.

Small shops are expected to be permitted to open too. It remains unclear, however, what will happen with schools, though the fact that children are less susceptible to the virus is a consideration.

In any case, Petsas said, the return to normality will be "a gradual, long and targeted...

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