2020 coronavirus pandemic in the Euro Republics

This article is about the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuboia.

Statistics
Currently, over 945 people have died of Covid-19 in the Euro Republics, and there are 2000 confirmed cases as of May. In August, infections began to decline, and on 18th November, the ER announced no new infections were recorded, although 2 were recorded in the next two weeks. After a three week lockdown, Coronavirus cases started to rise again, and a new tier was revealed to launch on New Years Day.

Schools
Schools closed in the Euro Republics on March 19, 2020. Most schools were forced to end early. There was no breaks to allow more learning, and teachers were forced to be stricter to students, especially elementary. In May, it was announced middle schools and universities would be closed for the remainder of the school year. Elemantaries will reopen in June until August, although usually, the summer break lasts from late May/early June to early/mid September. They will be forced end after lunch.

Media
The ER media was not affected much by the pandemic. EuroMedia went through a huge boost in the pandemic, helped by the launch of streaming platform My ET1 in July. ETV & Radio Euro Republics announced a merger designed to save them money, and they both formed the ERBC, Although ETV & RER continue to be used as brands.

Level 1 - Prepare for it No COVID-19

 * No restrictions or domestic transport
 * Stay home if you are unwell, report flu-like symptoms.
 * Wash and dry your hands for 20 seconds, cough or sneeze into elbow, don't touch your face.
 * Schools and workplaces finish 1 hour early
 * Public venues are reopen (e.g. libraries, cinemas, department stores, taverns, gyms, cinemas, food court, playground, markets).

Level 2 - Reduce: COVID-19 is present

 * People can connect with friends and family.
 * Public venues are reopen but must comply with public health measures. (expect for cinemas)
 * No more than 100 people at indoor or outdoor gatherings.
 * Schools and workplaces finish 90 minutes early

Level 3 - Restrict (COVID-19 pandemic)

 * People instructed to stay home in their bubble.
 * All schools and colleges closed.
 * Public venues are closed (e.g. libraries, cinemas, department stores, taverns, gyms, food court, playground, markets).
 * People must work from home and school from home.
 * Non-essential services closed (expect for takeaway services and petrol stations).
 * People encouraged to shop online.

Level 4 - Lockdown

 * People instructed to stay home (in their bubble).
 * People can only visit family members under the age of 70.
 * All gatherings cancelled and public venues closed.
 * All schools, workplaces and colleges closed.
 * Shops closed, with online shopping dominant.

List of alerts

 * Level 1 (Feb 4-Mar 9)
 * Level 2 (Mar 9-12)
 * Level 3 (Mar 12-29)
 * Level 4 (Mar 29-Aug 4)
 * Level 3 (Aug 4-Dec 6)
 * Level 1 (Dec 7-present)

Essential services

 * 1) Hospitals
 * 2) Supermarkets