COVID-19

Despite fears of a second wave, lockdowns are lifting – here’s what it looks like

Hairdressers test on each other new anti-coronavirus measures in Ludovic Geheniaux Paris hair salon, before its re-opening, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Paris, France, May 9, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau - RC24LG9A1R6E

New and accelerated cases emerging are a cause for concern as countries begin tentatively lifting lockdown. Image: REUTERS/Charles Platiau

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