Prognosis
Europe Battles Virus Spike With No Appetite for New Lockdowns
- Focus on targeted measures like face masks and travel warnings
- Leaders are wary of hobbling region’s economic recovery
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Europe is facing a resurgence of coronavirus infections with little willingness to resort to the stringent restrictions on movement that helped the region control the pandemic after an initial surge in March and April.
Economies were decimated by the crisis in the second quarter, and governments are desperate to foster a swift recovery. German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged European leaders to work together to avoid reviving lockdowns, calling instead for unified action.