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Auckland reopens as New Zealand tries new virus approach

Customers stand outside a bar in central Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended. New Zealand has begun a new phase in its virus response in which there won't be lockdowns but people will be required to show vaccine passes for many services. (Alex Burton/NZ Herald via AP) Customers enjoy meals and drinks at a restaurant in central Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended. New Zealand has begun a new phase in its virus response in which there won't be lockdowns but people will be required to show vaccine passes for many services. (Alex Burton/NZ Herald via AP) Customers eat outside in cafes in central Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended. New Zealand has begun a new phase in its virus response in which there won't be lockdowns but people will be required to show vaccine passes for many services. (Alex Burton/NZ Herald via AP) A man sits outside a cafe in central Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Dec.3, 2021. Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended. New Zealand has begun a new phase in its virus response in which there won't be lockdowns but people will be required to show vaccine passes for many services. (Alex Burton/NZ Herald via AP)