1 May 2020 Update from A Locked Down Ghent

111 corona deaths were reported yesterday, this is the lowest daily death toll in a month. A further 178 people were hospitalised and 293 patients were discharged. The numbers keep moving in the right direction. In addition, it’s now official the first phase of our exit plan from the corona lockdown starts on Monday. During the first phase businesses in non-essential sectors will return to work if certain conditions are met and mouth masks need to be worn in all places where 1.5m social distancing is not feasible (i.e. public transportation, shops, etc.). Despite this positive news the traditional 1 May celebrations will for all of us be rather different and in the coming weeks thousands of people will continue to fight the ramifications of the crisis, each in their own field. We still have a long way to go… Today’s picture was taken on a walk in search for street art… Stay safe, stay healthy! – Ghent, Belgium.