EU plans map out of the crisis

In countries that have eased restrictions, shoppers appear to be staying away from reopened businesses and workers fear their health could be put at risk.

The European Union echoed such concerns even as it published a 16-page road map plotting a united course out of the crisis for its 27 member countries.

The EU warned that "any level of gradual relaxation of the confinement will unavoidably lead to a corresponding increase in new cases".

The World Health Organization's special envoy for COVID-19 David Nabarro urged that any recriminations about the organisation be left until after the virus has been defeated.

Mr Trump had on Tuesday halted funding to the WHO pending a review into how it handled the outbreak.

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.

Source: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/shoppers-stay-home-as-coronavirus-lockdown-restrictions-ease-in-europe-and-china

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