US and UK take riskier path in dilemma over reopening economy

France and Germany waited for lower virus case counts; China sees new infections

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New York partially reopened its economy in May. © Reuters

KAZUHIRO KIDA, TOGO SHIRAISHI, and TAISEI HOYAMA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/PARIS/WASHINGTON -- Countries around the world are caught on the horns of a dilemma: prioritize reopening the economy or continue restricting activity to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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