European countries gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions
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People are seen in downtown Nicosia, Cyprus on May 10, 2021. The Health Ministry of Cyprus issued a decree Monday, easing most coronavirus-related restrictions and introducing a SafePass for shops, restaurants and crowded events as well as on buses. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

A waitress wearing a face mask is seen in a coffee shop in downtown Nicosia, Cyprus on May 10, 2021. The Health Ministry of Cyprus issued a decree Monday, easing most coronavirus-related restrictions and introducing a SafePass for shops, restaurants and crowded events as well as on buses. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

People are seen in downtown Nicosia, Cyprus on May 10, 2021. The Health Ministry of Cyprus issued a decree Monday, easing most coronavirus-related restrictions and introducing a SafePass for shops, restaurants and crowded events as well as on buses. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

People watch as a cruise liner docks at Valletta's Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, on May 10, 2021. Restaurants and snack bars reopened until 5 p.m. from Monday, as Malta continued the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

People sit outside a cafeteria in Valletta, Malta, on May 10, 2021. Restaurants and snack bars reopened until 5 p.m. from Monday, as Malta continued the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

People sit outside a cafeteria in Valletta, Malta, on May 10, 2021. Restaurants and snack bars reopened until 5 p.m. from Monday, as Malta continued the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)