International

2nd May 2020
In Ireland, 1,200 passed away from virus. But from May 5^th, people will be able to go up to 5 kilometres from their home to exercise;
people who are cocooning can leave their homes for exercise as long as they avoid all contact with other people (cocooning – is like social isolation at home – nice idea, nice image!)
Russia, at the start, said all was under control.  Now have serious problems and like other countries do not have enough PPE and testing.  Actual figures are hard to get.
Thousands of Indian students are trapped in UK because no flights and lockdown.  They are having special deliveries of food parcels.  Very difficult.
India itself has lockdown but wow! as 1.3 billion people have to have social distance.  Very hard.
Spain:  now able to go out on the streets for exercise.  Thousands of joggers, walkers and cyclists have been out today, Saturday.
Austria now allowing hairdressers and beauty salons to open.
If you are travelling on Eurostar to France or Belgium, you have to wear a mask or face covering.