The leaders of Germany's 16 states, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and government officials have announced plans to end most coronavirus restrictions by late March. The decision was made despite infections hitting a record in the country on Thursday
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said after talks with leaders of Germany’s 16 states that a record of almost 300,000 infections in one day was not good news, but the easing of restrictions was justified given intensive care units were not overwhelmed.
As of March 20, requirements to wear a mask will be dropped in indoor places like schools and supermarkets but will remain mandatory in medical clinics and care homes.
Meanwhile, Germany has registered a new record-high seven-day incidence for COVID-19 for the third consecutive day. More than 294,000 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Thursday, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). That represents a 22% increase compared to the previous week, the health agency said.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said after talks with leaders of Germany’s 16 states that a record of almost 300,000 infections in one day was not good news, but the easing of restrictions was justified given intensive care units were not overwhelmed.
As of March 20, requirements to wear a mask will be dropped in indoor places like schools and supermarkets but will remain mandatory in medical clinics and care homes.
Meanwhile, Germany has registered a new record-high seven-day incidence for COVID-19 for the third consecutive day. More than 294,000 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Thursday, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). That represents a 22% increase compared to the previous week, the health agency said.
