German Uptick Fuels Fears About European Virus Resurgence

  • Some countries are tightening restrictions on movement again
  • Summer partying and travel threaten to spread the disease

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Germany recorded the highest number of new coronavirus cases in nearly four months, fueling fears about a resurgence of infections across Europe.

Officials are already tightening restrictions on movement again in an effort to prevent summer partying and travel from spreading the disease. Spain and Italy have shut nightclubs and Greece limited hours for bars and restaurants to try to avoid more drastic measures after the holiday season winds down.