Covid in Europe: how countries are tackling second wave

Covid in Europe: how countries are tackling second wave A roundup of the measures affecting mask-wearing, schools and more across mainland Europe Europe correspondents the Guardian

The governments of European countries are each responding in their own way to the second wave of coronavirus. Here we summarise the main measures being implemented in 20 mainland nations.

Austria

Austria has reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing for shops and public transport, imposed a 1am closing time on bars and restaurants, and limited non-seated gatherings in public places to 10 people. A “mini lockdown” has been imposed on the Kuchl region in the Land Salzburg state, where public events are currently completely banned, visits to care homes forbidden, and restaurants have to shut at 5pm.

Belgium

Shops must shut at 10pm, cafes 11pm, restaurants 1am. Maximum 10 people at a table in a restaurant, four people at a table in cafes. No more than four people (except the under-12s and those living under the same roof) may gather together, either at home or in public spaces. Each person should limit contact with others of more than 15 minutes to a maximum of three people per month. For public events, no more than 200 people inside and 400 outside. No festivals, no discos, but all other sport and cultural venues open. Home working where possible. ...    (See  link for other countries.)