As Eid al-Fitr celebrations across the Middle East and North Africa draw to a close, a number of countries have started to outline their paths out of stringent coronavirus lockdowns. But with new case numbers still high, there is a risk of a second wave of infections which could hold back what are likely to be slow-going economic recoveries. Meanwhile, hopes that summer tourist seasons may be saved after all are likely to be dashed.
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