国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Less festive Easter observed across Europe despite signs of hope in anti-virus ba_时事

国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Less festive Easter observed across Europe despite signs of hope in anti-virus ba

In Cyprus, Leondios Kostrikis, a University of Cyprus professor of virology who advises the Health Ministry, said new cases recorded in the last 24 hours reflected the downward trend of the previous days.

"This indication strengthens the optimism of the scientific team for the effectiveness of the strategy followed, "said Kostrikis.

In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday that his country had not yet reached a "phase of de-escalation" in its fight against COVID-19.

"We are not in a phase of de-escalation, the State of Alarm continues and the lockdown continues, all that we have ended is the hibernation of non-essential activities," said Sanchez in a televised press conference after a video call with leaders of Spain's 17 autonomous regions.

As of Monday, the Albanian government will begin easing restrictive measures, with banks, markets and pharmacies being allowed to remain open until 5:30 p.m. local time.

Despite the easing, social distancing is still urged to be respected. According to Albania's Public Health Institute, a majority of the new cases in the country came as a result of a lack of social distancing.