The 2020 Covid-19 Virus outbreak in Europe and what we can learn.

Important information, during the Covid-19 virus outbreak in Europe.
March 2020 in France. Population 67 million.

This info can help other countries that are not as badly infected or affected yet.
Note: Experts predict more virus outbreaks in the future.
Countries have to be prepared and we can all learn alot from this crisis.

A 'health' lockdown or shutdown of a country, is a very serious matter.

- 1st the borders are closed to travelers and tourists. (Not closed for trade)
- Creches/ day care centers, closed, (open for 1st line workers children)
- All schools and Universities closed.
- Restaurants, bars, hotels closed.
- All non-essential business and shops close.(eg. toy shops, jewelry stores etc.)
- All concerts and sport events cancelled.
- All church / religious/ social gatherings stopped.
- All old age homes closed to visitors.
- All prisons closed to visitors.

The first weeks of a pandemic are chaotic, for hospitals and emergency services.
At the start, it's not very clear which businesses or services are essential
or not essential.
- People are unsure if they have a job or not.
- Some employers give staff, the option of 1 month's leave, etc.

Most countries have to call the Army, to help.

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