Florida Begins Reopening After Virus Lockdown

Florida is joining the U.S. states and countries around the world starting to reopen, as the global number of confirmed cases from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 3.5 million with nearly a quarter-million deaths.

The first phase of Florida’s reopening plan calls for restaurants and shops in most parts of the state to operate at 25% of their indoor capacity starting Monday. But schools, bars, gyms and salons will remain closed.

Even in states where restrictions aren’t being lifted, local authorities in some areas are making plans to reopen. Two California...