beethoven 2020. 5th anniversary here on d. don't you know. this is the life from germany to ease its lockdown distractions some shops and schools will stop opening today but the government says the situation remains fragile and that many of those frictions must stay in place also coming up. this is thought to have originated in a food market but u.s. president donald trump believes the modest have been printed in

a research lab in the city it's a fairly. russian summer break. as the number of virus infections jumps is celebrated without question posed to try to stem the spread. by british welcome to the program it's been described as a cautious 1st step germany is beginning to lift soffits locked on restrictions some shops and schools being allowed to reopen although the rules vary from state to state it comes up to public health experts said the virus was under control but as we report many of us took sions will remain in place. and then does beaches are usually only this empty in winter but this spring the coronavirus lockdown has

prevented germans from other states from vacationing here on the baltic coast cafe owners francisco on my ts try to show our longing to reopen. it's as if we had nothing but we don't know when to stop us we can only earn money when we're open but. it's the same story across the country the pandemic has crippled the hospitality industry a 3rd of businesses face bankruptcy according to the hotels and restaurants association it's calling for government support that's a competitor to me that would include reducing sales tax for restaurants and providing direct financial help for hotel and it's with turnover down by 10000000000 euros with the worst off sector and unlike other sectors there's no chance of catching up on that night i don't know what effect the various state premier marker surtur is pushing for the reduction of the sales tax and the german economy ministry says it will consider the idea the finance ministry is considering

help for the restaurant sector on the baltic sea they're keeping their fingers crossed 300 beach chairs are waiting for tourists just on top of the beach chairs protected zone like a little cornered center you sit in the chair and you have absolutely no contact with your neighbors it's screened off for now all the baltic businesses can do is wait there's still no word on when the beach bars cafes and restaurants generally open they have a correspondent in a hostel has been following developments and joins me from a parliament restored you know good morning to you germany is allowing a few businesses to reopen from today which ones exactly and what is the russian not behind it. as of today shops that are no bigger than 800 square meters can be opened again and also car dealerships and bike shops can reopen and some other shops like restaurants and bars gyms etc they will have to

stay closed the rationale behind it is that you have to have some hygiene and social distancing measures in place and that is simply not possible in places like gyms also the other rationale is of course that the government has said that the virus is now manageable and you have to remember that germany is a europe's economic engine economic powerhouse and experts are expecting the german economy to shrink significantly and so the pressure had been growing to at least return to some form of normality but then there is going to be no relief in sight for the restaurants and bars on the ball to cause as we see john or what about schools across germany and you know what is the decision that almost pupils will return to school and i'll email you so in 2 weeks time but education is an issue that is decided on the state level at regional level there is a broad timeline that was agreed on nationwide but then some states decided to

deviate from that a little and so here in berlin for example some pupils are taking that exams which is the qualification that they need to enter university and they're taking that today already there's also been growing debate on whether mosques should be made to man the dream in germany what is the latest on that front. that is again something that can be decided on adds regional level at state level by the 16 member states and some states like saxony for example in the east of the country have made it mandatory to use face masks when you're out shopping or when you're using public transport but the federal government has only issued an official recommendation pressure is growing especially now that we're seeing the fast easing of restrictions but then the protective masks are still in short supply the government is trying a lot it's supporting companies financially as well and to encourage them to

produce facemasks but for as long as there is a short supply of mosques the government has said that it needs to focus its efforts on supplying mosques should those people who really need it in their daily jobs and that's a bubble and health care person. you know thanks very much for those updates. now spain has the 2nd highest number of fatalities in europe with more than 21000 deaths but there are some encouraging signs the number of new infections and deaths have been declining along the country to ease some restrictions last week some construction and factory workers were allowed to return to their jobs with conditions of course our correspondent. slowly but surely construction is starting again in spades these were renovating the state you used. if see the industry has been at a standstill since the end of march it's being fired up again but conditions.

don't go to work if you have any symptoms always use a face mask disinfect your hands wash your clothes in a temperature of at least 60 degrees. for employees returning to work is long still many critics say it's not sufficient for the most but only recommendations and many spend themselves with a really be implemented in their daily routine at work. we tried to contact a number of companies in seville but made little progress off the wreckage they explained why many said they were unable to comply with the protective measures required by the government and therefore did not want anyone filming in their company. eventually we managed to speak to a small business owner and mother read. this he sent us this video he said the situation was tricky employees were trying to keep their distance only 2 people were allowed in the firm's cars meaning that they had to make more journeys he said

the health of his work was paramount but he said there were also serious challenges . and even though we had tried to buy protective gear they never had items in stock not at pharmacies orange wholesale dealers no way it's especially difficult when it comes to simple face masks and protective shields we've been waiting for months for a shipment of those. fortunately 40 cardo he's already getting his 1st argus implementing protective measures is expensive some of the products cost $9.00 times as much as they did before. and now we have the virus but as an anti printer you on your own even though the authorities want us to implement all the measures we just don't have the means to do it. we asked the government for comment on the difficulties companies face about the health ministry said it wasn't responsible and the labor ministry fails to respond to our request businesses with direct

contracts to customers remain closed in spain a decision on their future is expected in the coming days that's when it's thought there would be a broader discussion on the question of protective measures. most countries accept that the corona virus originated in china but how was it transmitted to people some years organizations in the united states are suggesting it could have started in a research lab in the city of war and fox news closely watched by president donald trump is 1st among them china however says the virus spread in a food market and scientists the greek. chinese authorities say this is the source of a new coronavirus the food markets in wu han but they've been unable to track down the 1st person to half a virus meaning it's always insisted and clear some american media outlets and even v u.s. president himself have come up with their own theories they claim the virus escaped

from a laboratory and by mistake. once this. mistake got out of control or was it. really is a big difference between those 2 in either event they should have let us go and you know we asked to go in very early and they didn't want to send i think they were embarrassed because as yet no evidence to support such claims put the lead cable show u.s. officials had to raise concerns about safety issues invalid 2 years ago is director says his stuff take every precaution to be look at there's no way that the virus came from us we have strict safety regulations in place concerning our research our lab is safe. china has been accused of downplaying of the operate and of underreporting deaths 2 days ago had raised the official death toll in the city by 50 percent beijing though has hit a back of fear is coming out of washington. being. there and trying to

focus attention on the possible source of the virus every attentively server knows that they are trying to cause confusion to distract and to shift responsibility. thank you very much that is a clear dig at u.s. president donald trump who is being criticized at home for his handling of the crisis relations between the u.s. and china was strained before the outbreak now vo very even worse. the doubles correspondent in washington alexander phenomenon sent us hot assessment of why u.s. news outlets are debating the chinese the bottom 330 when leading scientists say it is unfounded. we are hearing those rumors conspiracy theories who are seeing those reports in some us media and even president trump has announced that his administration is looking into the issue and that they have started an investigation and to understand why we have to see the whole issue in the context of a growing china sentiment here in the u.s.

77 percent of all americans according to a recent poll believe that china covered up the extent of the coronavirus pandemic and president trump of course pace attention to such opinion polls he's reelection campaign believes stead being tough on china blaming china china could get him reelected and his critics even though they acknowledge that china was not transparent with regards to the pandemic believe that he is trying to use beijing to deflect from the shortcomings of his own response to the coronavirus spend demick. did have a correspondent alexander phenomenon that some of the other stories making news around the world in canada a police uniform has killed at least 16 people including a police officer in the eastern province of nova scotia the gunman went on a rampage shooting people in several locations he's now dead after the chase on

busy highways. firefighters in ukraine have renewed their battle against forest fires raging near the nuclear power plant fire crews had to extinguish the blaze close by also just last week but new fires have now broken out in over the plant was the site of a nuclear disaster in 1906. more than 260000000 also talk christians in russia eastern europe and the middle east have been celebrating easter in most countries just leaders to stay at home to avoid spreading the coronavirus but in some places the fee for did attend services. in georgia some churches were open but because of a nationwide curfew orthodox worship has had to stay in services the whole night long from 9 on saturday evening until 6 in the morning. looking out is

not. enough and i saw no virus threat here today instead i felt much safer drug example it would have been much better if more people were here. but upwards at. jalandhar there was a sort of majlis. in belarus where there is no lockdown and no official fear of the pandemic hundreds of thousands attended services all over the country. to it but in neighboring russia where half of all eastern orthodox christians live easter was celebrated in practically empty churches patrie after carol head of the russian branch of the religion had called on people to stay home. if the theme will actually shredded and lighted me a puton greeted the faithful from his home and said he had no doubt they would overcome the challenges of the pandemic now but when i do earth people often say with god helps those who help themselves liberate me and that is who we are acting

but on this radiant holiday of christ's resurrection i would still like to say sure all will be well with god's help. in moscow as in most other parts of the orthodox world this easter is the quietest in the history of the religion. and don't forget you can get the latest news and features around the clock on our website at d.f.w. dot com i british manage and i'll be back at the top of the after that. it's a deadly sin. and the whim of nature. motivates us. and threatens to muslims.