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Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions.

Up to 500 people are allowed to attend outdoor events from Saturday as Wales' Covid rules ease.

China has ordered the lockdown of as many as 13 million people in neighborhoods and workplaces in the northern city of Xi’an following a spike in coronavirus cases

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tighter restrictions Wednesday, urging people in England to again work from home.

Beginning Monday, travelers heading to the U.S. will be required to show evidence of a negative test for the virus within one day of boarding their flight instead of three days prior.

Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have soared to a new record high, reaching almost 26,000 daily cases

Police in Norway have reported dozens of disturbances and violent clashes including mass brawls in the Nordic country’s big cities after streets, bars, restaurants and nightclubs were filled with people celebrating the end of COVID-19 restrictions.

The U.S. has extended its border restrictions every month since March 2020.

All over-50s, teachers, school staff and pupils and those working on Covid testing will be offered the jab.

The two European countries also announced new restrictions that would require proof of vaccination to take part in certain activities.

Health officials around the world announced this week further restrictions as they see clusters of outbreaks due to the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed through July "to reduce the spread" of COVID-19.

As restrictions loosen, many rescheduled weddings are taking place across the country.

As restrictions loosen, many rescheduled weddings are taking place across the country.

China’s ruling Communist Party will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in response to the population’s rising average age

A U.S. district judge has ordered mediation in Florida’s lawsuit challenging federal restrictions that have idled the cruise ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Welsh government announces extra funding for hospitality businesses still affected.

April 1 in Chicago brings the end of some winter parking bans but also ushers in street cleaning parking bans along neighborhood streets.

Fears over possible COVID surge as states relax restrictions amid variant spread As spring arrives and vaccines are administered at a record level, many states are relaxing COVID-19 restrictions. But health officials warn against prematurely curtailing restrictions, especially as virus variants take hold. Danya Bacchus reports.

(AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)BUDAPEST – Demonstrators in Hungary’s capital broke a ban on public gatherings on Monday to demand an end to the country's lockdown restrictions, even as a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations sweeps the country. The demonstration was organized by a far-right party, Mi Hazank Mozgalom (Our Homeland Movement), and joined by some 1,000 people. They demanded an end to pandemic restrictions that have been in effect for more than four months and have placed a heavy burden on the country's economy. AdA survey published last week by Eurofound, a European Union agency, found that a smaller proportion of Hungarian workers received wage subsidies than in other country in the 27-member bloc. AdThe protest marked the March 15 national holiday, which celebrates the Hungarian revolution and war of independence of 1848, a national uprising against the ruling Austrian Habsburgs.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and hospital leaders urged people Thursday to wear masks in public and limit Thanksgiving gatherings to people in their household amid a COVID-19 surge that prompted the governor to announce new restrictions. Walz announced Wednesday that new restrictions, which will be in place on Thanksgiving, target a number of social activities, including gatherings between households, indoor dining and youth sports. Walz said the restrictions will go into effect starting Friday and will last until December 18. The governor ordered residents not to hold gatherings with people from other households and said indoor dining will also be halted. Receptions, private parties and other celebrations are also prohibited, and even outdoor events and gatherings with large numbers of people are being put on hold.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday announced new restrictions in response to a recent surge in coronavirus cases. Walz said the restrictions will go into effect starting Friday, and will last until December 18. Walz encouraged people to continue ordering takeout and delivery from local restaurants to support them while the measures are in place. Walz explained that these restrictions are being put in place because of the exponential growth in reported COVID-19 cases throughout the entire state. The state reported on Tuesday nearly 6,000 more COVID-19 cases and 26 more deaths.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced new restrictions in an attempt to help battle the spread of the coronavirus in the state. "I have to be absolutely candid in Minnesota — we are in the midst of a significant surge in coronavirus cases," Walz said. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 3,930 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, lower than the single-day record of 5,924 that was set just a day earlier. The update lifted the total number of cases in Minnesota to 184,788 since the start of the pandemic. Minnesota Department of Health data shows outbreaks in restaurants and bars were up dramatically in October and the first five days in November.

But all 11 regions of the state are back under restrictions that shuttered indoor dining and bar service, and lowered the gathering cap to 25 people, and some restaurant and bar owners and local elected officials have said they plan to flout the state-imposed rules. The state reported 7,538 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the second highest-daily total the state has seen, just behind the 7,899 new diagnoses reported Saturday.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis spoke Friday about the state's plan for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available. One public health order, effectively immediately, requires people in Denver to wear face coverings in all outdoor settings, with some exceptions. People who are outdoors alone or only near household members don't need to wear a mask outside. The second order announced by Denver officials Friday reduces the number of people allowed to gather in "unregulated settings" from 10 to five. A decision was announced on Tuesday to delay a return to in-person learning for middle and high school students at Denver Public Schools amid the spike in cases.

FAA reportedly set to issue tight drone restrictions The FAA is preparing to issue new restrictions on drone flights that, among other things, require operators to obtain traditional pilots' licenses. CBS News Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBSN" live with more.

American Heart Association calls for tougher restrictions on e-cigarettes The AHA is calling for electronic cigarettes to be "strongly regulated, thoroughly researched, and closely monitored." Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the details.

Los Angeles extends anti-smoking restrictions to e-cigarettes The Los Angeles City Council has extended the restrictions on smoking tobacco to e-cigarettes. KCAL 9’s Adrianna Weingold reports you no longer can “vape” in bars, nightclubs, parks and restaurants.