Countries around the world are reopening

Countries around the world are reopening — here's our constantly updated list of how they're doing it and who remains under lockdown

Face masks for wedding dresses, tailored by fashion designer Friederike Jorzig are seen in her wedding dress shop, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2020. 

·         As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, some countries are putting their citizens on various forms lockdown, though that's not a technical term used by public-health officials.

·         India, France, Italy, and the UK have implemented the world's largest and most restrictive mass quarantines.

·         A handful of countries, including Spain, Germany, and South Korea have started relaxing lockdown measures. The results have been mixed.

·         More than 324,063 people have died and over 4,929,455 have been infected by the coronavirus worldwide.

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Countries around the world are implementing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, from national quarantines to school closures.

Several countries, like Spain, Iran, Italy, Denmark, Israel, and Germany, that previously imposed restrictions are beginning to lift lockdown measures — although results are mixed.

While "lockdown" isn't a technical term used by public-health officials, it can refer to anything from mandatory geographic quarantines to non-mandatory recommendations to stay at home, closures of certain types of businesses, or bans on events and gatherings, Lindsay Wiley, a health law professor at the Washington College of Law, told Vox.

Here are the countries and territories that have implemented mandatory mass quarantines so far — and how some of them are beginning to open up.

Germany is slowly reopening — though it's also seen the infection rate rise.

Chancellor Angela Merkel. 

Hairdressers, playgrounds, churches, and museums were able to reopen on May 4, as well as some schools, according to Vox. All restaurants will be able to reopen in mid-May, according to CBS News. 

Volkswagen has reopened one of its major plants.

On May 12, the number of infections almost tripled from the previous day. Chancellor Angela Merkel has already announced criteria for an "emergency break" that would tighten the lockdown anywhere where new infections reach 50 per 100,000 for a week.

The country has also warned against worldwide travel until June 14, according to the BBC. However, people in one household can meet with another household now, according to The Guardian.

Oktoberfest is canceled. The Bundesliga professional soccer league returned Saturday.

Brazil's infection numbers have surpassed Spain and Italy, but president Jair Bolsonaro has not instituted a lockdown.

A mass burial of people that have passed away due to the coronavirus is seen at the Parque Taruma cemetery in Manaus, Brazil April 23, 2020. 

Business Insider's Sophia Ankel reported that the country has emerged as a new hotspot, and morgues, hospitals, and cemeteries are grappling with rising rates of infection.

President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and even encouraged anti-lockdown protesters — he has also argued with governors who imposed stay-at-home orders.

As of Wednesday, Brazil had 271,885 infections and 17,983 deaths.

While hit hard, Spain is beginning to reopen.

A passenger receives a face mask distributed by a red cross volunteer at the main train station in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, 

April 14, 2020. 

About 30% of Spanish small businesses have reopened, Al Jazeera reported .

About half the country has started reopening, adds the Financial Times, but the major metros of Madrid and Barcelona remain locked down and will not be allowed to reopen until at least May 25. The government is going to ask Parliament to extend the state of emergency through June 7.

The Guardian also reports that nonessential workers in industries like manufacturing and construction have been able to return tentatively to work.

The country has had more than 27,7078 deaths and 232,037 cases as of Wednesday.

In South Korea, citizens have been told to return to normal life, although a spike in infections from nightclubs have caused concern.

People relax at the Cheonggye Stream as daily life is slowly returning to normal amid a lifting of restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 7, 2020. 

In South Korea, cases spiked after a man later diagnosed with coronavirus went to several nightclubs. The man went to clubs in the country's gay district, prompting fears of discrimination from the LGBTQ community.

Clubs and nightclubs have been asked to close in Seoul, and the outbreak could further delay the resumption of in-person instruction. 

South Koreans have been told to return to their lives, with schools, museums, concert venues, stadiums, and libraries to open in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, health officials said they were sticking to those rules, according to 

Iran reopened businesses in Tehran on April 18.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. 

Iran, which was hit early with a severe coronavirus outbreak, has started to reopen its capital, major highways, and stores. On May 12, all mosques were allowed to reopen temporarily, the Hindustan Times reports.

However, the country put southwest county Khuzestan under lockdown after cases spiked, Al Jazeera reports.

On April 20, shopping centers reopened with limited hours, Reuters reports, although restaurants and gyms remain closed. Shrines and mosques also remain closed.

On April 18, businesses in Iran's capital Tehran reopened — the country had already allowed "low-risk" economic activity to reopen on April 11.

As of Wednesday, the country had 126,949 infections and 7,183 deaths.

Italy is beginning to ease restrictions.

A man wears a face mask in a nearly deserted town square in Catania, Italy, on March 10, 2020. 

Bars and restaurants opened for takeout on May 4, Reuters reports. Building sites and factories have also reopened, and more stores — as well as museums and libraries — could reopen on Monday. Per the BBC, they will join hairdressers and salons in reopening on June 1. 

International travel into the country can resume on June 3, although it may be restricted to fellow Europeans at first.

At least 226,699 people have been infected, and 32,169 have died from coronavirus in Italy as of Wednesday.

Large sporting events, schools and universities, museums, cultural centers, swimming pools, and spas have been shut down throughout the country since March.

After New Zealand's lockdown "squashed" the curve, restrictions are beginning to ease.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. 

Starting Thursday, schools, restaurants, and stores could reopen, and workers can return to the office, The Guardian reports. Sports will be allowed to restart, and libraries, museums, and gyms can reopen.

Bars can reopen on May 21, and social gatherings will still be capped at 10.

On May 3, the country had its first day with no new cases since its lockdown began.

Its lockdown measures have been lauded by The Washington Post as "squashing" the curve.

"We have done what very few countries have been able to do. We have stopped a wave of devastation," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, according to the Guardian.

The UK went into full coronavirus lockdown on March 23.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 

Starting May 13, residents could exercise outdoors as much as they want, and can leave the house for "leisure purposes," the BBC reports.

Primary schools won't reopen until June 1 at the earliest — which is also when some shops may be allowed to reopen, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

However, venues like pubs, restaurants, and theaters won't be allowed to reopen until potentially July.

Johnson was hospitalized and spent three nights in intensive care for the coronavirus. He was discharged on April 12. "The NHS saved my life," he said. 

Lithuania is turning its capital into an open-air cafe.

People wearing face masks to protect themselves against the spread of the new coronavirus queue up to buy coffee at a shop in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, April 25, 2020. 

Shops, open-air restaurants, and malls are allowed to reopen. The country's capital, Vilnius, will be converted into an open-air cafe so that nearby restaurants can appropriately distance tables.

The Guardian reports that 18 public spaces have been opened for restaurants, with more likely to open later into the summer. Over 160 restaurant owners have already applied to use the spaces.

In addition, Vilnius will distribute around $436,000 in restaurant vouchers to public health workers.

Customer service businesses — including hairdressers, museums, and libraries — were allowed to reopen on April 27, according to Reuters. However, only one person per 10 square meters is allowed inside at a time. 

On March 30, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gained the power to rule by decree indefinitely and suspended elections. The country has started to ease restrictions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 

The bill was passed 137 to 53 in parliament. While opposition asked for a time limit, but the prime minister's ruling party was able to pass through the bill without changes.

Business Insider's Ashley Collman reported that Orban has previously been scrutinized for his usage of governmental powers, such as announcing a 2015 state of emergency over mass migration from Syria. That state of emergency still has not ended.

Reuters reports that smaller retail stores could already reopen, and that coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels will gradually reopen throughout May. Budapest will begin reopening.

Singapore closed schools and all nonessential businesses April 7.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. 

Singapore had stood out as a leader in controlled pandemic measures, but the number of cases started to grow at a higher rate, Variety reports. While lockdown measures were extended through June 1, some home-based businesses — like hairdressers — could start operating again on May 12, and some students can return to school on May 19, South China Morning Post reports. It will begin a phased reopening on June 2.

Citizens should only interact with their family members and work from home if possible. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Lee also said that the government will supply reusable masks to all households.

Dubai went into a two-week lockdown on April 4, while the rest of the United Arab Emirates have been under an overnight curfew since March 26.

United Arab Emirates' Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. 

Food stores in Dubai were allowed to reopen ahead of Ramadan, Al-Monitor reports. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are both preparing to reopen malls with restrictions; both will only allow the malls to be at 30% capacity, and available parking spaces will be cut substantially.

On April 24, Dubai allowed cafes and restaurants to reopen at a 30% capacity, Reuters reports.

Previously, it was forbidden to leave for exercise or even dog walks — and a police permit was required for every trip outdoors.

Panama and Peru both implemented measures restricting days citizens could outside by gender, although Peru has walked them back.

Panama's President Laurentino Cortizo. 

In Panama, women can leave their houses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

In Panama, these restrictions have already created difficulties for the trans community. One trans woman, Bárbara Delgado, was detained by police for being outdoors on the "wrong day" and had to pay a fine of about $50, CBS News reports. LGBT researcher for Human Rights Watch Cristian González Cabrera told CBS that he has documented at least three other cases of trans citizens facing discrimination under the new restrictions. 

The police have since been told to avoid discrimination against the LGBTQ community, 

In Peru, police blockaded a highway and launched tear gas into crowds attempting to flee Lima during the lockdown, The Guardian reports. Lockdown measures there have been extended through May 24, Reuters reports.

Thailand began a 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew on April 3. The country began to ease lockdown on May 3.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. 

On May 3, restaurants, markets, parks and sports venue, hairdressers, pet groomers, and dine-in areas at supermarkets were allowed to reopen, Time Out Bangkok reports.

Customers can eat in restaurants, but tables are spaced out for social distancing, the Bangkok Post reports. Malls were allowed to reopen on Sunday. However, a curfew of 10 p.m. is still in place through the end of the month.

Violators of curfew face up to two years in jail, a $1,200 fine, or both, Bloomberg reports.

Moscow will remain on lockdown through May 31.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Moscow will be on lockdown through May 31, Al Jazeera reports, although industrial sites and construction could reopen on Tuesday, according to the Moscow Times.

Russia also closed its borders and canceled any international flights except for those bringing Russians home, CNN International reported. 

On March 30, Moscow residents were ordered to stay at home — they can only leave to go to the grocery store or pharmacy, take out the trash, or walk their pets within 100 meters of their home, according to Bloomberg. At least 27 other regions in Russia have followed Moscow's lead.

South Africa went into a lockdown on March 26.

President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

Beginning May 1, residents could leave their home between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for exercise, and some will be allowed to return to work incrementally. Public transport is also running at a limited capacity, NBC reports. 

Restaurants have opened for takeout, and outdoor activities like running and biking are allowed for three hours in the morning, the Bangkok Post reports.

Previously, only essential businesses could remain open, and soldiers and police monitored the streets, Al Jazeera reported.

Saudi Arabia went into a five-day lockdown on May 14.

King Salman of Saudi Arabia. 

Saudi Arabia went into a five-day lockdown starting May 14, the 30th of Ramadan, Gulf News reports.

Newsweek reports that Mecca and other hotspots remain under a 24-hour lockdown.

Saudi Arabia already suspended international flights and closed mosques, schools, and restaurants; it also imposed a curfew. Bloomberg reports that anyone who violates rules, purposefully spreads the virus, or spreads misinformation could be subject to fines and imprisonment.

Minister for Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten also asked that Muslims delay preparations for July's annual Hajj pilgrimage. 

Colombia began a nationwide quarantine on March 24, with people over the age of 70 told to remain indoors until May.

President Ivan Duque. 

The quarantine was expected to last 19 days, the BBC reported, but has now been extended through May 25, although areas without cases and sectors like construction will be allowed to reopen, Reuters reports.

One mass breakout attempt in a Colombian prison led to the deaths of 23 inmates, as prisoners held protests over crowding and health concerns.

India went into full coronavirus lockdown on March 24. Current restrictions have been extended through May 31.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

The lockdown is the largest stay-at-home order yet, with 1.3 billion told to social distance, CNBC reported.

"To save India and every Indian, there will be a total ban on venturing out of your homes," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, according to CNBC.

On April 25, some small convenience stores were allowed to reopen, Vox reports. But as The New York Times reports, various states have imposed different guidelines around reopening.

Australia is aiming to remove all restrictions by July.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. 

On May 8, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a three-step plan for reopening. The country is aiming to remove all restrictions by July, Al Jazeera reports.

Australia has allowed elective surgeries, IVF procedures, and dental appointments to restart, the Financial Times reports.

New South Wales, Australia's most populous state and once the epicenter of the country's outbreak, reopened restaurants, outdoor pools, and playgrounds on Friday, 

China implemented what was then the largest quarantine in human history to try to contain the coronavirus, locking down at least 16 cities at the end of January. The lockdown on Wuhan ended on April 8.

A man crosses an empty highway on February 3, 2020 in Wuhan. 

All 11 million residents of Wuhan will be tested for coronavirus after six new cases were reported, ending the city's 35-day streak of no new infections . 

At its peak, China's quarantine spanned at least 20 provinces and regions, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Jordan has begun lifting strong lockdown restrictions.

Jordan's King Abdullah II, accompanied by President Donald Trump. 

Beauty parlors, barbershops, dry cleaners, and other small businesses — as well as public transit and taxes — have been allowed to reopen in Jordan, The National reports. The public sector can return to work on May 26, according to Arab News.

Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said that industries and businesses could restart production, according to Al Jazeera. Public transport can resume in full with social distancing guidelines. 

According to Al-Monitor, citizens are now allowed to drive between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, although the movement of vehicles will be restricted on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.

Argentina went into a "preventative and compulsory" lockdown on March 21.

An Argentinian official wears a face mask as he stands guard at the Horcones border crossing in Mendoza, Argentina, after the two countries restricted control at their borders as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus, on March 18, 2020.

Citizens are only allowed to leave their homes for essential services while police monitor the streets, the Buenos Aires Times reported.

The lockdown has now been extended through May 24, but residents countrywide are now allowed to leave their homes up to 500 meters for recreational activities.

The country has banned all commercial flight sales through September 1, the BBC reports.

Some restrictions in Israel have now been eased.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Public transportation will resume full service during rush hour, and restaurants, clubs, and bars will be allowed to reopen on May 27, Haaretz reports. 

Additionally, orders to wear masks in public spaces and schools were rescinded amidst a heat-wave.

Gyms, malls, and markets reopened on May 7, and preschools and kindergartens opened on May 10.

In Belgium, all shops were allowed to reopen on May 11, and schools will start opening up in a week.

A man walks with his luggage through the almost empty railway station, after Belgium imposed a lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19, in Antwerp, Belgium on March 18, 2020.

Schools could open on Monday with strict distancing between children and reduced class sizes, and all stores were allowed to reopen on May 11 with virus-related restrictions, BBC News reports. Restaurants will start to open on June 8.

Euronews reports that everyone over the age of 12 will have to wear a mask on public transport; the government has pledged free masks to all citizens. Industries can reopen and citizens can meet up with two people from outside of their homes, as long as they distance, per CNBC.

On March 16, the European Union banned non-essential travel into the region for at least 30 days.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 

"The less travel, the more we can contain the virus," European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said. "We think non-essential travel should be reduced right now in order to not spread the virus further. Be it in the European Union or by leaving the European Union."

The ban will not include the United Kingdom, which left the EU. 

Forbes reports that the commission has requested to extend the ban through June 15.

Malaysia allowed the majority of businesses to reopen on May 4.

A man wearing a protective mask walks down the stairs of a mosque following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 16, 2020. 

The majority of businesses in the country can reopen, Al Jazeera reports. Cafes and restaurants must practice social distancing and record those who eat there. Schools and colleges will not reopen, and sports will not resume.

The current lockdown restrictions are still active through June 9, Bloomberg reports. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, over 21,000 violators have been arrested since the lockdown began.

The Czech Republic has begun to ease restrictions.

A man wearing protective suit walks across the Old Town Square, as the Czech government shut most shops and restaurants for 10 days as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, in Prague, Czech Republic, March 14, 2020. 

Residents will now be allowed to gather outside in groups of 10, the BBC reports, and citizens can begin to travel abroad. Universities reopened on April 27, as did some stores, libraries, and fitness centers.

Hairdressers, shopping centers, and beer gardens could reopen Monday, and restaurants, theaters, and hotels will join them on May 25.

Some stores that sell nonessential goods were allowed to reopen on April 9, and some sports facilities were also reopened. Restrictions on exercise have also been lifted.

France began its first steps out of lockdown on May 11.

Tables and chairs are seen on the terrace of closed restaurant after France's Prime Minister announced the closure of cafes, restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs and shops due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Vannes, March 15, 2020. 

Starting on May 11, shops — but not bars and restaurants — could reopen. The government will aim to test 700,000 people a week, and ensure that there are masks for everyone.

Citizens can now leave their houses without paperwork, except for rush-hour commuters in Paris, Reuters reports.

Public transit began operating at 70% capacity, and schools will reopen progressively, The Financial Times reports.

Morocco suspended international flights on March 15 and has closed mosques, schools, and restaurants. The country has extended its lockdown through May 20.

A tourist sleeps on the floor while waiting to be repatriated, as Morocco suspends flights to European countries, at Marrakesh airport, Morocco, March 14, 2020. 

The government has arrested at least a dozen people for spreading false coronavirus news, according to US News & World Report. 

Reuters reports that the lockdown — which only allows people to leave to buy food and medicine, and to work essential jobs — has been extended through June 10.

On March 15, Kenya closed schools and blocked non-residents from entering the country, and has closed pubs and restaurants.

Kenyan health workers dressed in protective suits walk after disinfecting the residence where Kenya's first confirmed coronavirus patient was staying, in the town of Rongai near Nairobi, Kenya, March 14, 2020. 

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports that a 21-day lockdown and curfew are set to end on Sunday.

"I want to assure you that my administration is at the forefront of managing this pandemic," President Uhuru Kenyatta said, according to Al Jazeera.

The Washington Post reports that Kenyan police have killed at least 12 people enforcing a dusk to dawn curfew.

Poland began reopening over the past few weeks.

A medical official wearing protective gear stands outside an emergency tent, which was installed for patients infected by the coronavirus near a hospital in Czestochowa, Poland, March 11, 2020. 

Hotels, outdoor sports venues, and shopping centers are allowed to reopen, according to the Irish Times. Libraries, art galleries, and museums will also reopen on a "partial basis," and preschools can reopen.

As of April 20, more customers at a time were allowed into stores, and citizens can freely enter forests and national parks, Warsaw Business Journal reports. 

The country was set to have elections on May 10, which has raised concerns over both safety and fairness, according to Al Jazeera. However, on May 6 the election was cancelled; Al Jazeera says no new date has been announced.

Kuwait went into a complete three-week lockdown on May 10. Public sector work is suspended through May 31.

Kuwait International Airport. 

Kuwait went into a complete lockdown that will go through May 30, Gulf Business News reports. Essential workers will be allowed to go to work, and essential businesses will reopen. Citizens can go for walks between 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each night, but cannot drive.

The country banned all commercial flights, and prohibited citizens from going to restaurants and gyms, the New York Times reported.

It's unclear when flights will resume.

On March 27, Ireland went into a two-week lockdown. It will begin a phased reopening on May 18.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. 

On Monday, Ireland began the first phase of easing its lockdown. Many shops will reopen, per the Irish Times. Up to four friends will be able to meet in the outdoors — provided they keep two meters apart. 

Ireland first went into a nationwide lockdown on March 27. 

Norway has begun to ease restrictions. Younger students are slowly returning to school.

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg. 

Kindergartens reopened between April 20 and 27, and first through fourth graders will return after April 27,  Norwegians could return to their chalets on April 20.

Residents will continue to work from home, and major events are cancelled through at least June 15.

Some small businesses — including hairdressers — have been allowed to reopen, Reuters reports. Travel restrictions will likely remain in place through August 20.

El Salvador went into a new lockdown on Thursday.

A passenger is checked with a thermal scanner at the El Salvador International Airport Saint Oscar Romero y Galdamez on March 12, 2020. 

On May 7, El Salvador went into a new lockdown, Voice of America News reports.

Citizens have been under a strict curfew — only one person from each family was allowed to leave to procure essential goods.

Those who did not comply with quarantine orders could be sent to contingency centers, where they would be required to quarantine for 30 days.

On March 30, crowds broke the lockdown to request aid from the government; police used pepper spray to disperse them, Reuters reports.

Denmark enacted a lockdown on March 11. It has now reopened some schools and small businesses.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. 

Starting May 11, restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls could reopen, and older children will return to school, Reuters reports.

On April 15, primary and nursery schools reopened, with companies reopening and resuming operations gradually.

Businesses like hairdressers, dentists, spas, and piercing studios are allowed to reopen, and the courts reopened on April 27, the BBC reports. Hairdressers are already booked up.

Sweden has drawn attention for its "low-scale" lockdown, with businesses and school still open. It's unclear how effective the plan has been.

Restaurants in Sweden are still open. 

The country is notable for its "low-scale" lockdown. Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned and high schools and universities are closed — but primary schools, restaurants, and many businesses are still open. Its death rate is almost six times that of Norway and Finland.

However, the scientist behind that plan is still unsure whether the country made the right decision. The country likely won't avoid pandemic-related economic fallout.

"I'm not convinced at all," state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. On The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he said that the "death toll really came as a surprise to us."

Many countries have also closed borders to prevent international travelers from spreading the virus.

These countries include:

·         Canada has shut its borders to anyone who isn't a citizen, a permanent resident, or a US citizen; while the country is not on full lockdown, Nova Scotia has gone into a state of emergency, and health officials are urging citizens to stay home. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that measures could last "many more weeks." Quebec will reopen elementary schools and childcare facilities on May 11, and the country is beginning a "staggered reopening."

·         Latvia closed schools. On May 15, it reopened its borders with Lithuania and Estonia.

·         The Maldives is subjecting all passengers travelling to the country by air to a 14-day quarantine — with the exception of tourists checking in to resorts. Some tourists have found themselves under lockdown in resorts.

·         North Korea has shut down airline flights and train service with neighboring countries, and established quarantines for recent travelers. It claims to still have zero cases.

·         Qatar stopped all incoming flights to the country and shut down shops in main commercial areas. On April 1, it extended the flight suspension. Shops are closed until the end of the month.

·         Slovakia closed its borders to non-residents on March 15, and banned public events. Businesses have started to reopen.

·         Ukraine closed its borders for foreign citizens on March 17, after the first death from the virus within the country. The government has closed public institutions and limited transportation. Its lockdown was extended through May 22, although restrictions eased on Monday.

·         Croatia is on partial lockdown and citizens have been told to avoid public areas; these measures will continue until at least May 4. Starting April 27, shops not in large shopping centers will be allowed to reopen, and public transport will run in cities.

·         In Portugal, hair salons, repair shops, dry cleaners, and other businesses have reopened. In public spaces, masks are mandatory.