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Life after the lockdown: Italy starts slow return to normality

Italy entered the second phase of its COVID-19 coronavirus emergency with the start of the gradual relaxation of the lockdown measures

On May 4, Italy entered the second phase of its COVID-19 coronavirus emergency with the start of the gradual relaxation of the lockdown measures that have been in force for 55 days. Around the country, construction sites and manufacturing operations resumed, and restaurants and gelaterie scrubbed their floors in preparation for take-out service. Sit-down service in bars and restaurants, as well as the reopening of commercial shops and hairdressers is still several weeks off and dependent on the implementation of social distancing and hygiene measures. Italy was the first European country to have a serious outbreak of COVID-19. Take a look at Italians returning to normality after two month lockdown.