PRAGUE, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Czech cabinet on Tuesday approved a concrete plan to fully remove movement restrictions by June 8, officials said during a press conference.

"As one of the first countries in Europe, today we approved a concrete timetable for the release of business and other activities," said Karel Havlicek, Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport.

The plan will be divided into five stages. The first restrictions will be eased on April 20 with craft shops, farmers' markets, car showrooms, and second-hand stores to be allowed to open, and more shops and events to be added in stages, according to the ministry.

Outdoor training activities of professional and top athletes in smaller groups will then be allowed under precisely defined conditions, according to Havlicek, who said small weddings up to 10 people would also be allowed.

By June 8, large shopping centers could be fully opened again along with events up to 50 people, said Havlicek.

If the infection is under control, then the plan will be enacted according to schedule. "There may be some shifts there, but we'd like to keep it this way," he said.

As of Tuesday evening, 6,111 people have been infected with COVID-19 in the country. Enditem

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