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Scotland will lift most of the remaining COVID restrictions starting Monday. But the announcement came with a warning from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said, “Declaring freedom from, or victory over, this virus is … premature.”

After more than a year of lockdowns due to the pandemic, California is about to reopen. The governor has laid out a plan of action, but it comes with large government spending.

The UK health secretary hinted the unlocking date of June 21 could be delayed if needed, following concerns over a rise in cases of the Indian virus variant.

Lockdowns have mostly been lifted in New York City, but a state liquor law is making it even hard for restaurants to reopen. Eateries outside the city can get a temporary license right away, but in the city, you have to wait.

Restaurants and customers alike are seeing hope as California’s full reopening date on June 15 nears.

It’s been a particularly tough year for New York City’s restaurant industry. But Wednesday offered a renewed sense of hope for chefs and diners alike.

New York City and its surrounding areas are reopening fast, now. Some of the changes are coming this week, and people are celebrating.

World-famous British chef Clare Smyth sold out three months of bookings in 20 minutes when her restaurant said it would reopen. It underscores her faith that London is ready to rebound. Reporting by Emer McCarthy.

Graduation is about three weeks away, and San Francisco’s public high school seniors can now go back to in-person learning—but just for one day.

As Washington, D.C., is lifting capacity restrictions and reopening some museums, officials are hoping to attract visitors this summer. The Mayor just launched a giveaway to encourage people to visit.

As pandemic restrictions ease up in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo makes two major announcements to get the state closer to fully reopening.

New York City is usually packed with tourists. That has, of course, changed during the pandemic. New York State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli came to Times Square to address tourism in New York City.

Theme parks in southern California began reopening after almost a year, and iconic attractions are back in action.

Washington, D.C.’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended. They will stay in Phase 2 of reopening. The order was set to expire on March 31. Reporting by Jenny Jing.

At the 2021 CPAC conference in Orlando, Florida, we sit down with Representative Jim Banks (R-Indiana) who gives us insight into the positive trends in states like Florida that have opened back up for business; the future and direction of the Republican Party; fiscal responsibility and reducing the budget.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots. The state on Friday relaxed guidelines for reopening outdoor venues as a fall and winter surge seemed to be ending, with COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalizations […]

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that the state will lift county mask mandates, and businesses will be able to operate at full capacity. “Starting tomorrow, we are lifting all of our county mask mandates and businesses will be able to operate at full capacity without any state-imposed rules,” Reeves announced on Twitter. “Our hospitalizations […]