Sailors from the Charles de Gaulle were quarantine
An outbreak on a French aircraft carrier has worsened, as some nations begin to slowly ease lockdown restrictions. Here’s the latest from Europe:
The nuclear-powered French flagship Charles de Gaulle was ordered home early from deployment last week because a number of crew were showing symptoms. Medical teams now say at least 668 sailors from the carrier and an escort vessel have tested positive and 20 are in hospital
Several countries are beginning to ease measures, including Germany. Schools will start to reopen there from 4 May and shops sized under 800 square metres can return to business provided they implement strict safety measures
The mayor of Barcelona has made a plea on Facebook to "free Spain’s children". Spain is the only European country where all children are barred from going outside for any reason