Covid-19 restriction of Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland and Sweden.
European countries all set to make some hard decision for Covid-19 restriction.Here are the decisions-
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Belgium
Schools have reopened and a ban on non-essential travel was lifted in April. Hairdressers and various other businesses are also open.
On 8 May outdoor service resumed at cafes and restaurants, after almost seven months of lockdown. But theatres and cinemas remain closed.
The government aims to ease restrictions further on 9 June, provided the number of Covid patients in intensive care remains under 500.
So from 9 June indoor venues for drinking, dining and entertainment are to reopen as well as cinemas and theatres, with a maximum of 200 guests.
Portugal
A state of emergency ended on 3 May. Lockdown in Portugal has been gradually eased, with pupils now back in schools. The land border with Spain has reopened.
Museums, hair salons and restaurant and cafe terraces have reopened.
Restrictions on numbers in sports activities have been removed and higher capacity limits for weddings and baptisms and big outdoor events introduced.
Portugal is among the few countries on the UK's green list for tourism, so it is expecting many British tourists this summer. The city of Porto will host the European Champions League final on 29 May, when 12,000 fans are expected to travel from the UK.
The Netherlands
A controversial three-month curfew, which sparked protests and legal challenges, ended on 28 April.
Other lockdown measures are also being lifted. But the next round of easing was postponed until 18 May, as the infection rate did not drop as much as was hoped. Gyms, zoos and other leisure facilities remain shut.
Outdoor areas in cafes have reopened - limits remain for the number of customers, and reservations are required.
The Eurovision song contest, scheduled for Rotterdam between 18 and 22 May will go ahead with a live audience.
The Dutch government has confirmed 3,500 people will be allowed to watch six dress rehearsals and three live performances inside the city's Ahoy Arena.
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Republic of Ireland
The Irish government declared 10 May a "day of freedom" as many restrictions were eased. Ireland had been at the highest level of restriction - level five - since Christmas.
Hairdressers, museums, libraries and galleries reopened. Irish citizens were free to travel again outside their home county, and sports training resumed.
All shops will be opened on 17 May, and hotels and B&Bs from 2 June.
From 7 June, restaurants and bars can open outside for groups of up to six customers, and outdoor sports matches can be played again - but with no spectators.
Sweden
Sweden tried to avoid imposing rules when other countries were in lockdown, but new emergency laws now give the government the power to impose coronavirus-related curbs.
Visitor limits are in force in shops and public venues and in cafes and restaurants.
Citizens are also asked to wear a face mask on public transport and indoor public spaces such as shops.
A move to increase the numbers attending sports and cultural events was delayed until 1 June, as the government said Covid was still putting too much strain on the health service.
