Hong Kong reopens venues, extends dining hours as COVID cases fall

(Reuters) Hong Kong reopened gyms, beauty parlors, theme parks and cinemas on Thursday for the first time in more than four months, as authorities relaxed some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 curbs, which have weighed on people and businesses. Some in the global financial hub flocked to salons and massage parlors, while others visited temples and churches which had also been shut. Many schools have also resumed in-person learning after months of online instruction. “Everyone has things to do and be able to make money,” said Idy Lee, 44, the owner of a nail salon in the bustling Mong Kok…