European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, as fears linger of the virus’ next wave. International visitors are still being kept…
European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, as fears linger of the virus’ next wave.
International visitors are still being kept away, and there was uncertainty over whether many Europeans will quickly embrace travel outside their home countries.
Spain allowed thousands of Germans to fly to its Balearic Islands without a 14-day quarantine in a pilot program designed to help authorities gauge what’s needed against possible virus flare-ups.
“This pilot program will help us learn a lot for what lies ahead in the coming months,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said. “We want our country, which is already known as a world-class tourist destination, to be recognized as also a secure destination.
