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Australia to Phase-In Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions

Phil Mercer

   SYDNEY - Australia's federal, state and territory leaders have agreed
   on a road map to relax COVID-19 restrictions and get business activity
   back to normal by July.

   The plan, which involves a three-step process, comes as fewer than 20
   new coronavirus infections are reported each day.

   In the first stage, restaurants and cafes will be allowed to reopen,
   but with a maximum of 10 customers at a time. Schools and playgrounds
   will also reopen.

   If no major outbreaks are recorded, Australia will move to the second
   phase. Gyms, cinemas and galleries will reopen, but with only 20
   customers at a time.

   Stage three will allow gatherings of up to 100 people, and see workers
   return to their offices. Travel within Australia will resume, along
   with some limited international travel, including flights between
   Australia and New Zealand.

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