Factbox: Countries pondering an easing of coronavirus curbs


  • World
  • Thursday, 16 Apr 2020

FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks and gloves walk over a bridge as the Italian government allows the reopening of some shops while a nationwide lockdown continues following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Venice, Italy, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

(Reuters) - Various countries around the world are wondering when and how to ease coronavirus lockdowns, though the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that should be done slowly and only when there is capacity to isolate cases and trace contacts.

Following is a summary of steps taken or considered by the most affected nations.

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