Global coronavirus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs

Officials around the world reintroduced a series of restrictions, from beach closings to quarantine measures, on Monday to try to tamp down coronavirus hot spots as the number of official global deaths exceeded 650,000.

European countries trying to repair the economic damage caused by previous blockades struggled to balance by keeping tourism's lifeline open while protecting themselves against further outbreaks of infection.

Spain's tourism industry faced new misery after British travelers, and a major tour operator, canceled flights there following London's decision to reintroduce quarantine for travelers returning from the country.

Hong Kong ordered wearing masks in public in response to a new wave of infections.