Bavarian beer gardens reopen with controlled virus

Patrons of beer gardens in Bavaria have begun to return to establishments after Germany relaxed coronavirus restrictions to allow outdoor dining and drinking to go ahead.

The conditions for establishments remaining open is stable coronavirus infection numbers, with the amount of people who have the virus staying under 100 per 100,000 people for five days in any county or city.

Following the five days there must be two days for implementation, and on the eighth day establishments can reopen.

The coronavirus pandemic has kept most non-essential shops, bars and restaurants closed.