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Gold mines in Quebec reopened after they were deemed an essential service.

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Public transport stopped operating across the country, but some mayors allowed trikes (local tricycles) to be used by medical workers.

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Belgian people love their French fries. In fact, these are so important that they tried to get fries listed on UNESCO's Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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So it's only natural that French fry stands and shacks remain open in the country.

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Cannabis coffee shops remain open in the country. Of course, only providing takeaway service.

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The Dutch government reverted the decision to close them alongside restaurants and other businesses, to prevent a raise in illegal dealing.

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Italians might not be able to play the lottery, but they sure can buy cigarettes.

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Lots of Italians smoke, so newsstand agents in Italy can sell tobacco products, as these are considered essential.

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While you can't go out for a meal at a restaurant, you can still pop into a liquor store and have a drink at home in Australia.

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Some toy shops are also open, with restrictions on the number of customers they allow in the store.

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Even Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said that his wife had to go out to buy their children's puzzles.

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The country's railway network, which carries 23 million people every day, stopped. But the result has been catastrophic, as daily wage workers were stranded in cities. The government is now trying to make arrangements for these people.

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On the other hand, the Information Technology sector is considered essential. This is because they’re responsible for keeping crucial communication networks.

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The country also depends on the IT sector for other sectors such as banking.

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The French love their bread, so it’s only natural that the country's boulangeries (bakeries) remain open.

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Those with a sweet tooth are also covered, with pâtisseries also remaining open.

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But French people don't just love baguettes, croissants, and pastries. There are two more essential staples in their diets: wine and cheese.

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So, yes, you can still pop into a fromagerie and a wine merchant.

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And if you happen to be in Paris, the BBC reported that the only store found open on the capital's Champs-Élysée was a chocolate shop.

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What are considered essential items vary across the country, depending on the state.

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The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) started airing live matches again after being considered an "essential service" in Florida.

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The Trump administration considered gun stores to be essential businesses, allowing states to leave them open if they wanted to.

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So depending where you live in the US, you can still go out and buy a firearm. Reportedly, sales went up since the coronavirus pandemic started.

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You can still go for a round of golf in Arizona, as it was deemed an essential service. Though you can’t eat or drink while at the café there.

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The Office of the Governor Doug Ducey says essential services include “Outdoor recreation activities: [...] This includes golf courses if restrictions on food and beverage service under Executive Order 2020-09 are followed.”

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