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How do coronavirus containment measures vary across Europe? How do coronavirus containment measures vary across Europe?
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Countries have announced a range of restrictions from public gatherings to flight bans to school closures. Information updated on 13 March at 4pm GMT Countries have announced a range of restrictions from public gatherings to flight bans to school closures. Information updated on 16 March at 11am GMT
AlbaniaAlbania
All schools closed until 3 April Schools closed
Mass gatherings bannedMass gatherings banned
Nightclubs and gyms closed Bars, restaurants, gyms and nightclubs and closed
Bars, restaurants and clubs in Tirana and Durrës closed
AustriaAustria
Teaching at schools suspended from week beginning 16 March, but working parents will have the opportunity to drop off children for supervision Schools closed
Indoor events of more than 100 people banned Gatherings of more than five people banned
Outdoor events of more than 500 people banned People only allowed to leave house for work that cannot be postponed, to buy necessary food supplies and to help others
Total lockdown in Tyrol region
BelgiumBelgium
Schools closed, though nurseries can remain openSchools closed, though nurseries can remain open
Restaurants, cafes and nightclubs closedRestaurants, cafes and nightclubs closed
Recreational and sporting events banned Large gatherings cancelled
BosniaBosnia
All schools and universities closed in Serb region Schools and universities closed
All public gatherings and sports events banned
BulgariaBulgaria
All schools and universities closed Schools and universities closed
Gatherings of more than 250 people bannedGatherings of more than 250 people banned
Sporting events suspended or held behind closed doors Ban on visits to gyms, cinemas, bars, restaurants and shops except for supermarkets and pharmacies
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
All schools and universities closed Nationwide quarantine until 24 March
Borders with Germany and Austria closed Ban on leaving home unless for work, hospital trip, or to purchase basic needs
Public events of more than 30 people banned Schools and universities closed
Public spaces including sport centres, spa services and galleries closed
Restaurants told to close from 8pm
CroatiaCroatia
Schools in Istria closed Schools and universities closed
Some football matches played behind closed doors
DenmarkDenmark
All schools and universities closed Schools and universities closed
Indoor events with more than 100 participants banned Gatherings of more than 100 people banned
All employees in public sector with non-critical jobs sent homeAll employees in public sector with non-critical jobs sent home
EstoniaEstonia
All schools closed Schools closed
Public gatherings bannedPublic gatherings banned
Museums, cinemas, leisure centres, sports clubs closed
FinlandFinland
Recommendation that public meetings of more than 500 people cancelled Schools closed in municipality of Huittinen
All Finnish Basketball Association games cancelled Recommended ban on gatherings of more than 500 people
FranceFrance
All schools closed Schools closed
Ban on gatherings above 100 peopleBan on gatherings above 100 people
Ban on visits to retirement homesBan on visits to retirement homes
Bars, cafes, restaurants and almost all shops except food stores and pharmacies closed
GermanyGermany
Schools closed in Berlin, Bavaria and elsewhereSchools closed in Berlin, Bavaria and elsewhere
Events of more than 1,000 people banned in most statesEvents of more than 1,000 people banned in most states
Financial aid for companies putting their staff on shorter hours Bars, cinemas, playgrounds and sports grounds closed on BavariaRestaurants allowed to stay open in Bavaria from 6am until 3 pm. Opening hours for supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies and petrol stations in state to be extended until 10pm on weekdays
GreeceGreece
All schools and universities closed Schools and universities closed
All shops closed except supermarkets, pharmacies and food delivery services
Gyms, cinemas, nightclubs and theatres closedGyms, cinemas, nightclubs and theatres closed
HungaryHungary
Schools and universities closed
Theatres, nightclubs and cinemas closed
Restaurants and cafes allowed to stay open until 3pm
Indoor meetings of more than 100 people and outdoor meetings of more than 500 bannedIndoor meetings of more than 100 people and outdoor meetings of more than 500 banned
Universities closed Over 70s asked not to leave homes
IcelandIceland
All schools closed Schools closed
Ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
IrelandIreland
All schools, colleges, childcare facilities and public offices closed until 29 March Schools, colleges, childcare facilities and public offices closed
Bars and pubs closed
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 bannedIndoor gatherings of more than 100 banned
Outdoor gatherings of more than 500 bannedOutdoor gatherings of more than 500 banned
ItalyItaly
All non-essential travel and public gatherings banned until 3 AprilAll non-essential travel and public gatherings banned until 3 April
All schools closed Schools closed
All shops closed except supermarkets, food stores and chemistsAll shops closed except supermarkets, food stores and chemists
All non-essential company departments closedAll non-essential company departments closed
Company canteens closed unless 1-metre distance between customers guaranteed Latvia
Schools closed until 14 April
Public gatherings of over 50 banned
LithuaniaLithuania
Schools, nurseries and universities closedSchools, nurseries and universities closed
Mass gatherings of over 100 banned Most shops, restaurants and pubs closed, though grocery stores and chemists can stay open
Gatherings of over 100 banned
LuxembourgLuxembourg
All schools closed Schools closed
Events of more than 1,000 people banned People ordered to stay at home unless on urgent business
Restaurants and shops closed
MaltaMalta
Mandatory 14-day quarantine period on all people arriving Schools closed
MoldovaMoldova
Air travel from all virus-hit countries suspended Schools and universities closed
All schools and universities closed Gatherings of over 50 people banned
NetherlandsNetherlands
Schools closed
Gatherings of more than 100 bannedGatherings of more than 100 banned
Football matches, concerts and university lectures cancelled Bars, restaurants and some shops closed
Rijksmuseum national gallery and Van Gogh museum closed
People urged to work at home if possible
North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia
All schools and nurseries closed Schools and nurseries closed
All public gatherings closed
Limited hours for restaurants, cafes and clubs
NorwayNorway
All schools closed Schools closed
Restaurants closed Wide range of public and private institutions closed, including restaurants
All sporting events cancelled
PolandPoland
All schools closed Schools closed
PortugalPortugal
Schools and universities closedSchools and universities closed
Limits placed on number of people in nightclubs, restaurants and shopping centres Ban on gatherings above 100 people
Bars and nightclubs closed
RomaniaRomania
All schools closed Schools closed
Ban on gatherings above 100 people
SerbiaSerbia
Air travel from all virus-hit countries suspended Schools closed
Public spaces closed
SlovakiaSlovakia
All schools in Bratislava region closed Schools closed
All sports, cultural and public events, including religious services, banned All shops closed except food stores, pharmacies, banks, petrol stations and post offices
Hospital and retirement home visits banned Sport, leisure and entertainment centres closed
SloveniaSlovenia
All schools closed from 16 March Schools closed
All bars, restaurants, sports halls, hair salons, cinemas and most shops closed
Food shops allowed to admit only a limited number of customers at a time
SpainSpain
All schools closed Schools closed
Events of more than 1,000 banned in Madrid region, parts of Basque country and La Rioja. Partial lockdown, meaning people can only leave home for work, to buy food or visit a pharmacy or hospital
La Liga matches suspended for a fortnight and other sports fixtures played behind closed doors Private healthcare facilities transferred to national health system
Parliamentary sittings suspended
SwedenSweden
Ban on public gatherings of more than 500 people Ban on gatherings of more than 500 people
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
All schools closed Schools closed
Nine secondary border crossings with Italy closed Ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
Non-compulsory schools, cinemas, ski areas and nightclubs closed in Ticino canton Access to restaurants, bars and nightclubs limited to a maximum of 50 people
More severe restrictions at regional level
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
People with a persistent cough or fever told to self-isolate for seven days Ban on gatherings of more than 500 people in Scotland
Possible ban on gatherings of more than 500 people in Scotland
UkraineUkraine
Restriction on mass events Schools closed
Schools and universities closed in Kyiv Bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping malls closed in Kyiv and some other towns and cities
• This article was amended on 13 March 2020 to include information about Romania in the map and text. • This article was amended on 13 March 2020 to include information about Romania in the map and text, and to remove Hungary from the map showing school closures.