Britons savor their first real taste of freedom in months, but the emergence of a new coronavirus variant threatens to reverse the progress.
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Isabel Díaz Ayuso Wins Madrid’s Regional Election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, a conservative politician dubbed a “Trumpista” by her opponents, won the Madrid regional election by a landslide after she refused to shut down the capital’s bars and shops.
U.K. Begins Project to Monitor Mass Gatherings for Coronavirus Safety
Scientists hope that monitoring events will give them insights into how to reduce the risk of the virus spreading.
Turkey’s Looming Lockdown Prompts a Rush to Stock Up
With an order about to take effect keeping people at home for three weeks except for essential errands and jobs, many Turks rushed to stock their pantries or flee crowded cities.
France Will Quarantine Travelers From Four Countries
As of April 24, entry into the country will be restricted, and those who qualify will be subject to a 10-day quarantine.
UK Eases Its Coronavirus Lockdown, and Britons Rejoice
Experience with the pandemic has taught Britons to be wary of setbacks, but as some pubs and stores reopened and the coronavirus abated, it was hard not to hope.
U.K. Rejoices and Asks: Are Lockdowns Finally Finished?
Experience with the pandemic has taught Britons to be wary of setbacks, but as some pubs and stores reopened and the coronavirus abated, it was hard not to hope.
NY Ends Requirement to Quarantine for International Travelers, But Recommends They Still Do So
The change was intended to bring the state in line with travel recommendations issued earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
India Covid-19 Crisis Deepened by Missteps and Complacency
The new wave will hurt global efforts and vaccine supplies, experts say. Researchers are scrambling to assess whether new coronavirus variants are playing a role in India.
Vaccine Passports Could Unlock World Travel and Cries of Discrimination
Vaccine rollouts in some countries have a long-locked-down world dreaming of travels abroad again. But they have also set off a fraught debate about the fairness of a two-tier system for haves and have-nots.