World moves to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic (62 images)

The world is opening up again as the threat of the crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic begins to ease in some countries, though many are seeing a resurgence in cases. From China to Israel to the United States, here's a look at places beginning to reopen.

Byer wipes down the clock and chess pieces after use. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (L) passes out face masks when he arrives at Grand Central Station to attend a nearby press conference to enter phase 1 of a four-part reopening plan in New York City on June 8. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Visitors take only side-by-side seats at tables for prevention of COVID-19 during a demonstration for reopening of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 4. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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A Universal Studios Japan staff member uses an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of visitors during the demonstration. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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