European nations to ease restrictions after Coronavirus Lockdown
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European economies coming back to life gradually! After following strict movement restrictions during the lockdown, several European countries are planning to open their economies gradually. Now everyone is concerned that when things will come back to normal. When will governments will ease restrictions and allow some sort of movement? These are the questions on everyone's minds. In this article, we will inform you that some European nations have started relaxing restrictions and allowing small businesses to open. Even US President Trump has hinted at reopening some businesses.
Austria has made a detailed plan to become the first country in Europe to open small shops from April 14 and large ones from May 1. Austria took early action while imposing curbs on its people and has been successful in flattening the curve of infections this gave them the opportunity to come back to normalcy faster. Also, Denmark is also planning to relax restrictions on movement after Easter. However, it advised citizens to work in a staggered way to avoid crowding in buses and trains.
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This gives us hope in this turbulence times. Italy, which has been under lockdown for a longer period than any other European nation is getting ready to live with the virus by using more masks and dedicated healthcare infrastructure. Health minister Roberto Speranza has said more testing and a beefed-up local health system would be necessary to allow an easing of the lockdown. He said social distancing would have to remain in place, with the more widespread use of personal protective equipment such as facemasks.
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Europe's biggest economy, Germany is also planning to open schools, shops, and restaurants if the infection rate remains below 1. It means that on average each patient is infecting less than one person. If that is achieved, schools and shops could be reopened gradually and restaurants could open with limiting the number of people getting access to them.
One more Nordic country, Denmark, which was one of the first in Europe to announce curbs and social distancing measures has seen the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths stabilize over the past week. It has planned to reopen daycare centers and schools on April 15.
"This will probably be a bit like walking the tightrope. If we stand still along the way we could fall and if we go too fast it can go wrong. Therefore, we must take one cautious step at a time," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a media briefing.
The gathering of more than 10 people would stay in place until May 10 and ban on larger gatherings would remain in place until August.
After Italy, one of the worst countries hit by Coronavirus, Spain is also planning to do more tests and a partial return to economic activity. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that some economic restrictions could be lifted after Easter, allowing some people in non-essential jobs to return to work. All this indicates that Europe is planning to reopen its economy partially by easing restrictions gradually.
Even China has opened Wuhan after a 76-day lockdown. At around 12.00 a.m. on April 8, Authorities allowed traffic to move out of the capital of the central Hubei province where the coronavirus was first reported, the daily Global Times reported.
Health officials across Europe have warned that things cannot become as usual immediately and many lockdown measures will remain in place for several more weeks.
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Q: Â Is BSBI degree valid in Germany?
BSBI does not hold degree-awarding powers in Germany and its programmes are validated by private Italian distance learning institution UniNettuno International Telematic University. BSBI has also partnered with Concordia University Chicago to deliver programmes at its Berlin campus.
Q: Â What is the cost of a student visa in Germany?
International students going to pursue higher education in Germany are required to apply for a German study visa. The cost of study visa for Germany is EUR 75 per applicant. Below we have provided a check list for German student visa:
- Valid passport
- Application form
- Declaration for additional contact and legal representation information
- Copy of passport
- Proof of admittance to the study course
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Financial Means
Q: Â Why study at IU International University of Applied Sciences Germany?
IU International University of Applied Sciences courses are state accredited and recognized internationally. The university is known as Germany’s largest private state-accredited university. Students can learn a mix of online self-study and classroom learning (2-3 days per week) alongside their peers. IU University Germany is the 1st German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Hence, it is one of the best study abroad universities for international students.
Q: Â Is Hof University Germany a good university?
Hof University is voted the most popular university in Germany for 2024. It continues to receive the highest marks for teaching. These rankings are as per the ranking published by the renowned portal Studycheck.de. More than 40 bachelor’s and master’s programs in Computer Science, Business, Engineering as well as Interdisciplinary and Innovative Science are offered by the university. Also, the teaching at this university is based on innovative methods to convey application-oriented knowledge.
Q: Â Why study at UE Germany?
Some of the reasons to study at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences are:
- UE Germany is one of the most diverse student bodies in Europe with students from more than 100 nationalities represented on campus
- Students at the university are globally connected through international projects, innovative digital learning projects or by directly interacting with international fellow students
- The university also provides a practice-oriented environment. In other words, the consistent combination of international theoretical requirements and practical implementation promoted professional curiosity and provides orientation in the development of a unique profile
- UE Germany offers a practice-oriented degree that supports the individual development
- 4 out of 5 stars has been given to the university by students for overall satisfaction
Q: Â What are the requirements for Delft University of Technology?
TU Delft has its own criteria that vary as per the programs for international students. We have mentioned below the Delft University of Technology requirements for international students:
For Undergraduate Admission
· Must have a secondary school Diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university
· Required examination subjects as per the program
· English Language Proficiency test score
For Graduate Admission
· A bachelor’s degree
· Must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 75% in bachelor’s degree
· English Language Proficiency test score
· Additional test score of GMAT/GRE (if applicable)
Q: Â Is KIT Germany free for international students?
As per Article 3 LHGebG (Baden-Württemberg Act on State University Fees), international students from third-countries / Non-EU countries attending bachelor’s, teacher’s, and consecutive master’s programs and free movers will have to pay the tuition fee of amount EUR 1,500 per semester. Students can check the cost of living in Germany for International Students from here.
Q: Â What is the acceptance rate for Istituto Marangoni Italy?
According to a few unofficial sources, Istituto Marangoni acceptance rate is around 80%. This means that the institute is not too selective at the time of granting admissions. As per an unofficial source, about 67% of BA students at Istituto Marangoni are international. If the acceptance rate is considered to be around 80%, then it means that students having a good academic background and meeting all the requirements have a higher chance of getting admission.
Sagar Sharma completed his Bachelor of Business Administration from Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun with first class in 2015. He has been employed in the education sector for the past five years. Having w... Read Full Bio
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