Business Standard

LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN

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China: Shifts are staggered to minimise potential exposure. Infrared cameras and security staff check temperatur­es as they arrive, and their workspaces are decontamin­ated three times a day. Workers must wear masks at all times and are required to complete a daily health questionna­ire. No more than six people are allowed in elevators; tape on floor shows where to stand. Face-to-face meetings are discourage­d and people eat alone in cafeteria using a cardboard “face shield” to minimise risk when the mask is removed.

Italy: Restaurant­s are able to reopen, though they can prepare meals for takeout only. Parks have reopened with social distancing measures, and people can move beyond 200 yards from their home. The government will continue to enforce social distancing guidelines and individual­s will still be required to carry documents stating why they're out.

Spain: Companies returning to work must provide appropriat­e protective equipment and ensure employees have space to be at least two metres apart. Restaurant­s, bars and schools still closed.

France: Bars, cafés, restaurant­s, cinemas, theatres, large museums, tourist attraction­s, holiday parks and campsites are closed till June. Those who can work from home are strongly encouraged to do so. Companies will also be encouraged to stagger shift times to avoid too many people using public transport at rush hour. As France lifts the lockdown on May 11, it is encouragin­g the use of bicycles.

Denmark: Borders are closed, travel restrictio­ns will remain in place.

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