Being locked indoors for 40 days because of the corona virus. And as Fitness Studios reopen in some parts of germany take a look at how new hygiene and social distancing rules work that. Im told me a lot of people have you with us after weeks of lockdown borders are starting to reopen across europe the German Government has announced that it will begin relaxing border controls with other e. U. Member states this coming weekend at the same time the European Commission has unveiled a plan to revive the battered torahs an industry and make it possible for people to take a summer vacation. Border checks were supposed to be a thing of the past in europe change in zone germans were used to freedom of movement but the coronavirus put a stop to that cross border travel to neighboring austria switzerland and france was limited to those with an urgent reason to move now the interior minister has announced a road map to get the roads open again. That is simply that if people continue to show discipline observe the hygiene rules and wear face coverings then in spite of the easing of restrictions during may not only here but across europe we can foresee that the borders will be open on the 15th of june. 5th and 6th. Border points which were closed completely will be reopened and there will only be random checks by police all 4 countries have agreed to review their policies in mid june and there are hopes of freeing up travel to germanys other neighbors as well but the minister warned if the virus spreads the rules could change again that is in line with the cautious exit strategy set out by Angela Merkel on wednesday the chancellor was facing questions in the bundestag family on is that now its a left if not accepted all these previously unimaginable limitations in our lives in our walk and our businesses including temporary curbs on our rights only to risk sliding backwards now by dropping our guard it would be depressing if we had to return to limitations which we hoped where in the past because we want too much too quickly. Given that infections in eastern france have been well above those in germany some spread of the disease may be hard to avoid but now it will be up to germanys Border Police to oversee what is sure to be a surgeon cross border journeys. And we asked our Political Correspondent emanuel shahs if there is still broad support for the governments coronavirus policy. While the easing of for next stations either dividing issue and of course at the Economy Group or questions of the pandemic are die youre. Not a country not a countries as well but despite germanys good results in tackling the pandemic so far for some in the party amend the easing of restorations isnt going fast enough so some of the opposition parties of the liberals also accuse the government to infringe fundamental rights by having limited freedom of movement and closed shops for example but if we look at the population 2 thirds of germans happy about the current state of things and supports the measures in place thats a bit less than at the beginning of the pandemic but overall general public has been duty following done so show this in singles Wearing Masks in public transport and shops for example or keeping their distances from one another in public spaces now we see patience is wearing thin here so there is a come send out process we grow but oh so beyond the worry of the minority and that their fundamental rights are being infringed the reason why are we of a majority of people here that for example far right extremists or ends of access for example might use process as a platform for they ideas. W. s emanuel shaz now for a brief look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world south african president serial drum up also said he aims to further ease coronavirus restrictions later this month the country loosened its 5 year lockdown on major type controls will remain in major urban centers. At least 35 people have died after drinking methanol into Central States in mexico you have the latest in a series of alcohol poisoning since many towns banned alcohol sales during coronavirus lockdowns Authorities Say at least 20 died in web less state and another 15 in morillo state. Government has ordered a total lockdown of the capital santiago after a spike in corona virus cases infections jumped by 60 percent in 24 hours the vast majority of cases in chile are in santiago. Donald trumps former Campaign Chairman paul mana ford has been released from federal prison into home confinement over coronavirus concerns about a 4th was deemed at high risk due to his age and preexisting medical conditions hes serving a 7 year sentence after being convicted as part of the probe into russian interference in the 2016 u. S. President ial election. Turkey also wants to open its borders to tourists again the government is considering testing visitors from abroad as part of a plan to open the tourism season next month when all parks in turkey cities are filled once again with the sound of children playing its the 1st time theyve been allowed to leave their homes for 30 days 40 days. Finally free to play outside again for these children in eastern believe it was the most Beautiful Day in weeks they were allowed to leave their homes for for alice after a long and very long time under lockdown than i did i was so bored at home and i miss going outside i want to go inside skating now and then. I play jump and run around at home all day sometimes we play songs on you tube and dance but still i get bored a lot. It is so boring at home im on the internet all the time i mean using it too much i might even be a little addicted by now let me or my mom reading outside today actually make me bits because it reminds me that i want to be that this every day. Parents have also been through a lot in the past weeks and well come the change of scene. But my daughter knows the coronavirus is out there knows it can be dangerous today shes happy but shed be happy if we could go to the seaside. The hardest part is yet to come when we go back to work. Now we have to figure out who is stay ohman take care of the kids go back to lives our age specific restrictions and 2 weekends curfews are essential element of the turkish call that 900 strategy children and teenagers but also those over 65 were banned from going outside early on in the lockdown and everyone has to stay at home on most weekends this is what east and a city of 16000000 looks deserted. After recording some of the fastest growth in coded 19 infections in the world took the shelf officials now say the for contain the spread of the virus and the government has relaxed some measures he addresses are allowed to work again Shopping Centers are allowed to reopen and present tragic times and one speaks of a new normal. Were originally us citizens should not get the impression that normalization means that we will be returning to how things work before march. Alone there are many examples in the world and in our country that have shown how the smallest act of carelessness during this pandemic can lead to major disasters like truck ernie what for now going to the playground remains the exceptions that is temples children they wont be allowed to go outside again until next week. U. S. Secretary of state mike compare has left israel after a one day visit held meetings with Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu and his new government partner benny gantz they discussed efforts to fight the cove in 1000 pandemic and Security Issues and iran compels visit comes a day before israels new unity government is shuttled to be sworn in the challenge of tackling the coronavirus has played a part in extending a an ending an extended political deadlock. 3 times they ran against each other a fierce political right. And spend a minute in yahoo for the conservatively could party and many guns from the centrist blue and white party but what 3 inconclusive elections couldnt solve the curve on a crisis no has the leaders agreed to form a National Emergency government to deal with the pandemic and to slim small honey you who dont market theres cautious optimism about the end of the political deadlock it was recently reopened after several weeks of lockdown because of the corona pandemic. Accorded the vote and everything is for the best i dont think we need to go to another election and i think gumps made the right choice we couldnt just go on to have another election. And if we should go i think it is good to bring them in netanyahu is managing the new government with everybody in it and i hope it is not only for a year and a half but till the end. Of the new unity government is to be let bring it on yahoo for the 1st 18 months guns for the 2nd its initial focus the convo now barris but political battle over. A protest against netanyahu in front of this message is in jerusalem and yahoo has been indicted on corruption charges his trial already postponed once is expected to start in 2 weeks he denies the allegations retired. Turn has taken part in these protests hes disappointed by many guns who broke his election promise not to enter government with an indicted Prime Minister. No horn sure. It is true that hes innocent until hes Proven Guilty but its not right its not immoral and without values that a Prime Minister will leave the government in the afternoon and in the morning has to defend himself in court that it could very short aside from the pandemic the new Coalition Agreement think it out one other major policy issue the annexation of parts of the Israeli Occupied west bank in january as President Donald Trump released his controversial vision for peace proposal now israels new government could pass legislation to annex israeli settlements and the Jordan Valley as early as july 3rd leader david and he wants that to happen as soon as possible that rejects the notion of a future palestinian state included in the trump oh so. You really need to go in july sovereignty should be applied over the Jordan Valley to northern dead sea area and the jewish settlements in the west bank regardless of transplant its a dangerous plan that will result in the formation of a Palestinian Terrorist state and weve allowed that to happen. But joined us is remapping team is reportedly working on outlining the details the scope and timing of any an extension is still unclear but it would make a future severin palestinian state even more elusive. Now who would have thought that sweating off extra calories at the gym would be dangerous to your health and a coronavirus the lockdowns shut down gyms and health clubs around the world meaning people who would normally go to the gym have had to workout at home here in germany raised reducing restrictions Fitness Centers are opening again only with strict hygiene regulations. Finally back in the Fitness Studio but lifting weights isnt the only challenge in coronavirus times wiping down after a workout is compulsory this gym in bone in western germany has been permitted to reopen but new rules have been introduced so that social distancing and increased hygiene procedures become the norm before the need as we are all members to wash their hands on entry or use disinfectant we have disinfectant dispensers in the changing rooms and the showers well the toilets and also in the restaurant area there are disinfectant sprays for the equipment right across the premises but hygiene standards is now very high on. Employees also clean Team Operators at regular intervals they wear masks but it is left to the discretion of members whether they follow suit many are just glad to be back and i have off going off to have long hoped that the Fitness Studios would reopen before the summer and very happy because just training at home isnt the same the motivation is not the same. Pieces of equipment must be placed 3 metres away from each other well jim members have to stay 1. 5 metres apart at all times just like in normal life. As the rules are good and theyre not too restrictive because in the last 2 months weve got used to the idea of washing our hands more and using disinfectant and its not mandatory to wear a mask while using the equipment so i dont think the rules are over the top. People in other parts of germany hope their Fitness Studios can reopen in the coming weeks many gym goers were hygiene conscious anyway but now it is a new ritual for. 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