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European Countries Reopening Borders

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   Mondayseesmorereopeningsin France, Britain, Greece and other locations,
   while Chinaisreimposingsome coronavirus restrictions after dozens of
   new cases in Beijing.

   Restaurant owners in Paris are able join those in the rest of the
   country by opening their doors for patrons to eat inside. Travelers
   from other European countries can also travel to France again as
   countries open their borders to travelers from other parts of the
   continent.

   "We must relaunch our economy,"French President EmmanuelMacron said.

   In Britain, non-essential shops are opening again Monday, as are places
   of worship for individual prayer,and recreation sites such as drive-in
   movie theaters and zoos. People will still need to observe social
   distancing rules and the government is advising the use of facemasks
   when people are inside.

   On Britain's public transit, Monday brought new orders for mandatory
   face coverings.

   Greece opened the international airport in is second largest city,
   Thessaloniki, to EU travelers,andthe country's museums reopened after a
   three-month shutdown.

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