Events
Schools
Shops
Movement
Borders
Production
Tracking Lockdown Measures
MEASURES
As countries start to ease lockdown restrictions, we take a look at which measures were adopted to begin with.
C. Coelho | Sources: The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker, media reports
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Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iran
Italy
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States
March 16
All events banned. Gatherings of more than five people are forbidden.
Most concerts have been canceled, cinemas and most theaters are closed, but sports events are being held and a WWII Victory Day parade is planned for May 9.
March 14
All events banned.
March 12
All events banned (more than 30 people). Restrictions tightened on March 25.
February 29
All events banned.
March 20
All events banned.
March 8
All events banned.
March 11
All events banned.
All events banned, including Friday Prayers.
March 5
All events banned.
March 9
All events banned.
March 11
All events banned.
Only essential events are allowed, with special permission.
March 10
All events banned.
March 27
Ban on public gatherings of more than 50 people.
March 17
All events banned.
The White House recommended limiting public gatherings of more than 10 people.
March 15
Schools and universities closed.
Most schools and universities remain open.
March 16
Schools and universities closed.
March 10
Schools and universities closed.
March 14
Schools and universities closed.
March 11
Schools and universities closed.
Many schools and universities closed on their own initiative. Some states ordered closures.
March 20
Schools and universities closed.
March 16
Schools and universities closed.
Schools and universities closed.
March 16
Schools and universities closed.
Schools and universties were closed but have since reopened.
March 5
Schools and universities closed.
March 15
Schools and universities closed.
March 16
Nonessential shops closed.
Most shops are open and working normally.
March 17
Nonessential shops closed.
March 14
Nonessential shops closed.
March 14
Restaurants and large shops closed.
Nonessential shops closed.
March 10
Restaurants closed.
On March 16, large shops closed.
March 17
Nonessential shops closed. Limited opening hours.
Nonessential shops closed (many since reopened).
March 12
Nonessential shops closed.
March 15
Nonessential shops closed.
March 16
Nonessential shops closed.
Shops, cafes, and restaurants closed. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks operate regularly.
March 21
Nonessential shops closed.
Some states recommended closing bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Some states ordered closures.
March 16
Nonessential internal movement banned.
No restrictions were applied. Public transport remains operational.
March 17
Nonessential internal movement banned.
Nonessential internal movement banned. Restrictions eased after April 24.
March 17
Nonessential internal movement banned. People must be able to show permits to authorities when outside.
March 22
Partial lockdown, with differing rules across states.
March 23
Internal movement banned except to go to work, grocery shopping, and for medical reasons.
Nonessential internal movement banned.
March 9
Strict lockdown rules implemented.
March 25
Nonessential internal movement banned.
March 16
Nonessential internal movement banned.
Nonessential internal movement banned, but restrictions differ from region to region.
March 14
Internal movement banned except to go to work, grocery shopping, and for medical reasons. Outdoor activities banned.
Nonessential internal movement restricted.
March 24
Nonessential internal movement banned. (Leaving the home once per day for exercise is allowed.)
The White House recommended limiting nonessential internal movement. Some 95% of the U.S. population is under instructions to stay home.
Open, with checks and screenings. Entry by air suspended for third-country nationals (exceptions apply).
Borders are open.
March 20
Closed for nonessential travel.
March 16
Closed for nonessential travel.
Closed for nonessential travel.
March 16
Closed for nonessential travel. Border checks in place.
March 15
Borders with neighboring Albania, North Macedonia, and Turkey are closed. Airports closed for nonessential travel.
Neighboring countries closed their borders with Iran.
Open, but all neighboring countries have restricted entry.
March 15
Closed for nonessential travel.
March 16
Closed for nonessential travel.
Russia banned regular and charter flights as of March 27, closed frontiers as of March 30. On March 18, the Russian government banned the entry of all foreign citizens until May 1 (exceptions apply).
March 16
Restricted but not closed. On March 16, the Spanish government announced the closure of its borders, allowing only citizens, residents, and others with special circumstances to enter the country.
Restricted but not closed.
Restricted but not closed. All but essential travel discouraged.
Restricted but not closed.
Most businesses remain in operation, though a few shifted to remote work. Only facilities where COVID-19 was detected are closed.
Those who can are required to work from home.
People may leave home to work.
Companies have been told they should encourage employees to continue working from home if they can.
People may leave home to work.
People are allowed to leave their homes to go to work.
Some companies and about half of all Iranian government employees were asked to work from home.
March 22
All nonessential production halted.
Employers should advise employees to work from home where possible.
March 16
Those who can are required to work from home.
Those who can are recommended to work from home.
Most large and midsize enterprises continue to work.
March 29
All nonessential production halted. Certain sectors allowed to work again as of April 14.
Business as usual.
In many states, it's business as usual.