As parts of Europe and the United States begin to lift
coronavirus lockdown restrictions and allow people to go shopping, visit
relatives and return to work, public officials are facing a new conundrum: How
can people travel safely in crowded cities?
Italy is poised to serve as a major test case. On Sunday,
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that many restrictions on daily life
will be eased starting next Monday, but he warned that people would still need
to avoid large gatherings, maintain social distancing and wear masks in certain
circumstances.
“If we do not respect the precautions, the curve will go up,
the deaths will increase and we will have irreversible damage to our economy,”
Conte said in a televised address to the nation. “If you love Italy, keep your
distance.”
Some 2.7 million Italians are expected to return to work
next week, with 15% of them anticipated to use public transportation, according
to Italian authorities. (Realtalktime)
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