The number of corona virus cases is still rising in europe but some countries are already easing lockdowns is it too soon and how can we deal with the risk of a 2nd wave of infection this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Bernard Smith measures to stop the spread of coronavirus are affecting the lives of billions around the world shops closed public gatherings and travel a severely restricted europe accounts for heart of the 2000000 cases recorded worldwide but some countries are easing the lockdowns saying the rate of new infections appears to be stabilising Health Experts have warned that lifting the restrictions too soon may lead to a 2nd wave of infections the e. U. Is urging its Member States to carefully coordinate their plans germany has the 4th highest number of cases behind the u. S. Spain and italy but its death toll is much lower chancellor Angela Merkel says some small shops can reopen next week but schools wont resume until early may bars and restaurants wil