Repair work has restarted at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris after halting during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.

A fire tore through the iconic medieval building last April, destroying its roof and spire but leaving its structure intact. President Emmanuel Macron later vowed to restore the building within five years. The global coronavirus pandemic forced officials to delay the planned start of reconstruction on 23 March. But on Monday, workers returned to the construction site to make it compliant with new social distancing rules.

Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, the rector at Notre-Dame, says this includes modifying changing rooms and showers for workers. A statement says face masks, hand gel and meals will all be provided. Nearby hotels will host those coming in to help on the building from outside the Paris area.(BBC)…[+]