Spain reopened its borders to European tourists on Sunday in a bid to kickstart its economy. It also dropped a 14-day quarantine for visitors from Britain and countries in Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone to boost its vital tourism sector.

But there was only a trickle of travellers at Madrid's airport, which on a normal June day would be bustling. China and South Korea reported new cases on Sunday in outbreaks that threatened to set back their recovery. Chinese authorities reported 25 new cases — 22 in Beijing. Food and beverage giant PepsiCo has suspended its operations in Beijing after some of its employees tested positive. South Korea saw 48 new cases.