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Eiffel Tower Reopens - As Long as You Can Take the Stairs

VOA News

   The Eiffel Tower, one of France's most iconic landmarks, reopened for
   the first time on Thursday after it was forced to close its doors for
   months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

   France was hit badly by the virus, recording 29,731 deaths and 161,348
   confirmed cases as President Macron faced heavy criticism regarding his
   government's management of the outbreak.

   Reinstating access to the famed site is yet another sign of Europe's
   slow recovery as the continent struggles to balance restarting the
   economy with public safety concerns.

   Many countries have expressed cautious optimism about the summer
   tourist season, hoping that social distancing measures and coronavirus
   tracing apps will encourage people to travel responsibly.

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