A raft of EU nations reopened their borders to fellow
Europeans on Monday after months of coronavirus curbs, but China was battling a
new outbreak that has stoked fears of a second wave.
As caseloads have declined in recent weeks across many parts
of Europe, governments have been keen to ease punishing lockdowns that have
saved lives but devastated economies and wearied confined populations.
Belgium, France, Germany and Greece were among those lifting
border restrictions Monday, while Spain experimented with a pilot project that
saw a planeload of German tourists fly into the Balearic islands.
In England, shops and outdoor attractions welcomed their
first customers since March, while in Paris, cafes and restaurants were allowed
to fully reopen.
"I'm happy to be able to shop again after all this
time," said Precious, an 18-year-old student on London's crowded Oxford
Street.
The pandemic is gathering pace in Latin America, and Iran,
India and Saudi Arabia have reported worrying increases in deaths and
infections -- adding to concern over challenges the world will face in the long
fight against COVID-19. (AFP)
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