24 June

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is set to reopen on Thursday after being closed for about 100 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Journalists were invited to the tower on Tuesday to see new sanitary measures taken to protect sightseers from infection.

The number of visitors will be limited to half of usual levels, and those who are 11 years old and over will be required to wear face masks.

The French government has been easing restrictions on outings since last month. The reopening of the tower is part of its efforts to revive the tourist industry ahead of the summer vacation season.

Another landmark of Paris, the Louvre Museum, will reopen on July 6.The Palace of Versailles is already open to public.

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