In a stark contrast to Australia's lockdowns and closed borders Europeans are returning to school, going to work, heading out for drinks and even cramming onto planes for summer holidays, despite rising coronavirus cases.
Europe's attitude to COVID-19 might seem jarring to some Australians, especially those living under lockdown.Europe is facing a spike in coronavirus infections with tens of thousands of new cases per dayTesting and contract tracing has ramped up across the region
Some countries, like the UK, are actively encouraging their populations to go back to work or to socialise.And that strategy will be tested in the coming weeks.After initially going into lockdown earlier this year, strict restrictions were lifted in Spain in June.With tourism accounting for up to 15 per cent of Spain's GDP, holidaymakers were met with open arms.
Only six per cent of hospital beds earmarked for COVID-19 patients were occupied, according to Mr Illa.Dr Lopez Acuna cautioned against this approach. Pascal Crépey, an epidemiologist at the School of Advanced Studies in Public Health, said a second wave had clearly begun. However, French President Emmanuel Macron is reluctant to impose another sweeping lockdown, with hospital capacity still a major factor in the decision.
For example, the UK was testing just 11,000 people a day in early April — and nearly all of them were so ill they were in hospital alreadyAnother major factor has been the number of young people contracting COVID-19. Professor McKee said the Government's decision to ease restrictions on pubs, restaurants, gyms and public transport would naturally result in more cases.
Staggered start times, one-way traffic systems and the use of masks in common areas are among other safety measures being adopted.
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