'I'm a little frightened': Parisians edge their way out of lockdown
by Jon Henley in Paris from on (#53ABD)
French capital begins cautious reopening of shops and schools despite continued coronavirus risk
On an unseasonably chill grey May morning, in coats and scarves, Paris came out of lockdown in much the same mood as it went into it two months ago: a bit hesitantly; dragging its feet; not entirely sure what the rules were of another new non-normality.
I'm a little bit frightened," admitted Marianna Mota, reopening her florist's on the rue Condorcet in the 9th arrondissement for the first time since 17 March. I only hope the customers will come and I only hope they'll be careful. We need them to be."
Continue reading...