WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday that the decision by the Biden administration to lift international travel restrictions in early November will be a boost to the U.S. economy, especially for tourist destinations like New York and for business travel. Raimondo said the decision announced Monday to allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to…
Lifting International Travel Restrictions Will Boost US Economy: Commerce Chief
September 24, 2021
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H&M’s Sales Still Lag Pre-Pandemic Levels as Restrictions Bite
STOCKHOLM—Sales at fashion retailer H&M grew less than expected in the three months to the end of August, staying below pre-pandemic levels as restrictions kept shoppers away from stores. The Swedish group said on Wednesday sales grew 9 percent from a year earlier, or 14 percent in local currency terms, to 55.6 billion crowns ($6.46…
Belgium, Except for Brussels, to Scrap COVID Restrictions on Restaurants, Cafes
BRUSSELS—Belgium will scrap COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and cafes, allowing them to operate under their usual hours as part of the government’s reopening plan and as more than two-thirds of the population have been vaccinated. But the measures, which will take effect on Sept. 1, will not apply to Brussels, home to the European Commission,…
Switzerland Police Threaten to Stop Enforcing COVID-19 Restrictions
A group of police officers across multiple departments in Switzerland have threatened authorities that they will no longer enforce COVID-19 rules on citizens if they oppose the “general opinion of the population.” In a four-page letter obtained by local Swiss outlet 20 Minutes, an association representing police officers in the Alpine country warned the Swiss Federation…
Scotland to Ditch Most Pandemic Restrictions, Keep Mask Mandate
Scotland will ditch most remaining pandemic restrictions on Aug. 9, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Sturgeon told a special session of the Scottish parliament on Aug. 3 that all nightclubs will be allowed to re-open and full capacity crowds allowed to return to sports and concert venues. Social distancing rules will end, but mask…
Quebec Lifts COVID-19 Measures; Extends Closing Times for Bars and Restaurants
MONTREAL—Quebec is lifting further COVID−19 restrictions, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings. The health ministry announced the latest relaxed COVID−19 measures for the beginning of August on July 26. Quebecers are now allowed to drink alcohol in bars and restaurants until 1 a.m., gaining an additional hour from…
School Bubbles Must End on July 19, Tory MPs Tell Johnson
Boris Johnson is coming under renewed pressure from Tory MPs to end school bubbles when lockdown restrictions in England are lifted later this month. Former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith is among 48 MPs to have signed a letter to the Prime Minister warning that the current policy is “disproportionate” and “unsustainable.” The call…
Dodger Stadium to Reopen at Full Capacity
June 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The Dodger Stadium will offer full-capacity seating June 15 for the first time since 2019, thanks to the statewide lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. The Dodgers are expecting a capacity crowd for the 7:10 p.m. game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is likely to have a party atmosphere as fans look to pack the…
Moscow Orders New Restrictions as COVID-19 Infections Soar
MOSCOW—Moscow’s mayor on Saturday ordered a week off for some workplaces and imposed restrictions on many businesses to fight coronavirus infections that have more than doubled in the past week. The national coronavirus taskforce reported 6,701 new cases of infection in Moscow, compared with 2,936 on June 6. Nationally, the daily infection tally has spiked…
Pennsylvania Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions Except Mask Mandate
Pennsylvania on Monday lifted the bulk of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, though a mask mandate remains in place for unvaccinated people, Gov. Tom Wolf said. All businesses, events, and venues can return to 100 percent capacity starting Monday, Wolf’s office said. “It’s an exciting day in Pennsylvania: COVID-19 mitigation orders have now been lifted,” Wolf…
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