Portuguese return to beaches on first state-sanctioned weekend
As Portugal started the process of easing down the two-month long lockdown, people were seen flocking to the beaches to enjoy the pleasant weather. This was the first state-sanctioned weekend that people get to spend on the beaches.
Portuguese flocked to the ocean in as they got their first state-sanctioned beach weekend of the year.
Portuguese flocked to the ocean in as they got their first state-sanctioned beach weekend of the year.
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Prime Minister Antonio Costa few days earlier announced that beaches will be open from June 6. However, two days later, a government statement was issued allowing people to enjoy the becahes from May third week.
Prime Minister Antonio Costa, few days earlier, announced that beaches will be open from June 6. However, two days later, a government statement was issued allowing people to enjoy the becahes from May third week.
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People welcomed this announcement as the rising temperatures were making them miss the pleasant beaches.
People welcomed this announcement as the rising temperatures were making them miss the pleasant beaches.
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A smartphone app due to be in operation from June 6 is supposed to help avoid crowding by warning which bathing spots are full. In the meantime people are anticipating crowds.
A smartphone app due to be in operation from June 6 is supposed to help avoid crowding by warning which bathing spots are full. In the meantime people are anticipating crowds.
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While people were happy to return to the beaches, some of them were also worried that this might increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases.
While people were happy to return to the beaches, some of them were also worried that this might increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases.