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A supermarket in Funen has dividers and floor markings to separate shoppers (BBC)

Denmark is about to make its first move to relax restrictions imposed to fight coronavirus.

From Wednesday, children aged 11 and younger return to schools and nurseries, after a month of closures.

It's among the first European countries aiming to put the lockdown into gradual reverse, just as it was one of the first to impose restrictions.

"It's important we don't keep Denmark closed for longer than we need to," said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as she announced the move last week.

The spread of coronavirus appears to be under control and the government wants to get the economy going again.

Compared with other European countries, Denmark was an early mover. A raft of restrictions was announced on 11 March, 12 days before measures were introduced in the UK.

Gatherings have been limited to 10 people, the workforce told to stay home, and the borders shut.

There is no stay-at-home order. Although bars, gyms, and hairdressers are closed, many shops remain open.

Health data suggests Denmark's efforts are paying off.

Some 6,000 cases and 260 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded up to 11 April. Crucially, total numbers of hospital admissions and patients in intensive care have fallen since the beginning of the month. (BBC).