LOCKDOWN CHECKLIST

Across continents, there's agreement: medics, police, utility workers, food production and communications are exempt from lockdowns. But here's a list of some other interesting activities and preferences that have also been exempted

BOOZY BRITAIN

After reports of supermarkets

■ running out of beer, wine and spirits, the government quickly added liquour stores to the list of essentials

■ While restaurants and eateries must be shut, people can still get the typically British fish and chips and other meals, only if they go for take-out

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GUNS, GOLF AND POT IN AMERICA

■ Several US states where ■ In states like Pennsylvania, gun marijuana is legal, such as shops have been allowed to stay California and Washington, open, but only by appointment deemed pot shops as essential during limited hours if customers services. The emphasis though and employees comply with has been on the drug's medicinal social distancing and other uses protective measures

■ Some lobbyists have been trying to influence what gets on lists of essential services, so their clients' businesses can remain open. As a result of their efforts, Arizona and Phoenix included golf courses on the list

FRENCH CHEESE AND WINE

ISRAELI PRAYERS ANSWERED

■ In a nod to Israel’s vibrant religious life, people can gather for outdoor prayers - with a maximum of 10 worshipers standing 2 metres apart

■ Demonstrations - also allowed - are occurring outside parliament and the Supreme Court, with participants maintaining social distance

AP People wait in a line to enter a gun store in Culver City, California. True to the well-recognised French spirit, in France, shops specialising in pastry, wine and cheese have been declared essential businesses