After weeks of lockdown put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus, many countries in Europe started preparing to lift restrictions after a consistent drop in the number of cases and fatalities.&nbsp;

Italy, which has witnessed most deaths from coronavirus after the United States, will ease lockdown restrictions from Monday, where people would be allowed to stroll in parks and visit relatives. Takeaway services would be allowed in restaurants.&nbsp;

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Germany will continue to provide the relaxations at the start of the week, with schools in some places likely to reopen and France has said it will partially ease lockdown measures on May 11.

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In Hungary, some stores and museums, restaurants and hotels, beaches and baths can reopen from Monday, but restrictions will continue in the capital Budapest, which has reported nearly 70 per&nbsp;cent of the country's total cases.

In Spain, which has also been badly affected by the virus and witnessed one of the harshest lockdowns in the continent, there was joy and relief as the government allowed people to exercise and walk freely after seven weeks.&nbsp;

Over 242,000 people have lost their lives in coronavirus and with 3.4 million infected worldwide by the virus, half of humanity is under some form of lockdown. &nbsp;

However, since many health experts still warn of another wave of the virus, measures of social distancing, the use of masks, and more testing are encouraged in these European countries.&nbsp;

After weeks of lockdown put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus, many countries in Europe started preparing to lift restrictions after a consistent drop in the number of cases and fatalities.

After weeks of lockdown put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus, many countries in Europe started preparing to lift restrictions after a consistent drop in the number of cases and fatalities. Italy, which has witnessed most deaths from coronavirus after the United States, will ease lockdown restrictions from Monday, where people would be allowed to stroll in parks and visit relatives. Takeaway services would be allowed in restaurants. Also read | US sees 1,435 new coronavirus deaths; total toll over 66,000 Germany will continue to provide the relaxations at the start of the week, with schools in some places likely to reopen and France has said it will partially ease lockdown measures on May 11. Also read | Coronavirus cases in Europe top 1.5 million: Report In Hungary, some stores and museums, restaurants and hotels, beaches and baths can reopen from Monday, but restrictions will continue in the capital Budapest, which has reported nearly 70 per cent of the country's total cases. In Spain, which has also been badly affected by the virus and witnessed one of the harshest lockdowns in the continent, there was joy and relief as the government allowed people to exercise and walk freely after seven weeks. Over 242,000 people have lost their lives in coronavirus and with 3.4 million infected worldwide by the virus, half of humanity is under some form of lockdown. However, since many health experts still warn of another wave of the virus, measures of social distancing, the use of masks, and more testing are encouraged in these European countries.

Amid signs of coronavirus spread slowing, European nations prepare easing restrictions

Europe, the continent that is already in a financial crisis, is now under life support because of novel coronavirus with 305,851 cases, including 18,289 deaths.&nbsp;

Major industries, especially tourism have come to a halt. Experts fear that the real pain would begin once the outbreak ends. Take a look at this report.&nbsp;

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The European Union is already a divided group, with the member countries rarely agreeing on major issues. And the EU is failing to prevent an economic collapse, with most of the members suffering from the crisis.&nbsp;

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Yesterday, the leaders held a video conference and the finance ministers decided to meet after two weeks. Now, imagine, what could happen in two weeks when Italy today witnessed nearly 1,000 deaths.&nbsp;

Hospitals are overcrowded, morgues are full. There is no place to respectfully bury a body but self-interest becomes most important.&nbsp;

The European Central Bank came to the rescue with a fund worth 750 billion euros, but it was set aside. This could have a major consequence on Italy and Spain, who are severely hit by the outbreak.&nbsp;

If we look at the tourism sector, the European economy thrives on it.&nbsp;

However, the pandemic could keep tourists away from the continent for the rest of the year, leading to losses of nearly 12 billion euros. Italy alone could lose 7.4 billion euros from March to May.&nbsp;

The crisis has also hit the auto industry. Major factories were shut as critical imports couldn't be received from China.&nbsp;

Factories shut down to control the spread also added insult to the injury.&nbsp;

The automakers were already suffering from weak global demand and tough emission compliances.&nbsp;

The auto industry is at the heart of Europe's manufacturing sector, employing almost 14 million people.&nbsp;

The consulting sector, one of the most prosperous industry, was also badly hit by the COVID-19 outbreak.

After earning a record revenue of 45 billion dollars last year, nearly one-third of the total, losses worth 30 billion dollars could be seen by the end of 2020. &nbsp;

A 37 billion euros emergency fund was announced by the EU to support the industries majorly hit, but the associations argue that the compensation is not sufficient.&nbsp;

The situation looks grim in Europe and any recovery could take years. &nbsp;

Europe, the continent that is already in a financial crisis, is now under life support because of novel coronavirus with 305,851 cases, including 18,289 deaths. Major industries, especially tourism have come to a halt.

Europe, the continent that is already in a financial crisis, is now under life support because of novel coronavirus with 305,851 cases, including 18,289 deaths. Major industries, especially tourism have come to a halt. Experts fear that the real pain would begin once the outbreak ends. Take a look at this report. Also read | Coronavirus border curbs disrupt European Union food supplies: Industry The European Union is already a divided group, with the member countries rarely agreeing on major issues. And the EU is failing to prevent an economic collapse, with most of the members suffering from the crisis. Also read | Italy calls for European unity, suggests 'riskiest weeks' ahead Yesterday, the leaders held a video conference and the finance ministers decided to meet after two weeks. Now, imagine, what could happen in two weeks when Italy today witnessed nearly 1,000 deaths. Hospitals are overcrowded, morgues are full. There is no place to respectfully bury a body but self-interest becomes most important. The European Central Bank came to the rescue with a fund worth 750 billion euros, but it was set aside. This could have a major consequence on Italy and Spain, who are severely hit by the outbreak. If we look at the tourism sector, the European economy thrives on it. However, the pandemic could keep tourists away from the continent for the rest of the year, leading to losses of nearly 12 billion euros. Italy alone could lose 7.4 billion euros from March to May. The crisis has also hit the auto industry. Major factories were shut as critical imports couldn't be received from China. Factories shut down to control the spread also added insult to the injury. The automakers were already suffering from weak global demand and tough emission compliances. The auto industry is at the heart of Europe's manufacturing sector, employing almost 14 million people. The consulting sector, one of the most prosperous industry, was also badly hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. After earning a record revenue of 45 billion dollars last year, nearly one-third of the total, losses worth 30 billion dollars could be seen by the end of 2020. A 37 billion euros emergency fund was announced by the EU to support the industries majorly hit, but the associations argue that the compensation is not sufficient. The situation looks grim in Europe and any recovery could take years.

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Amid signs of coronavirus spread slowing, European nations prepare easing restrictions

Already in ICU, Europe awaits major crisis once coronavirus ends