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German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed on Tuesday that “the situation of the Corona virus in Germany remains very dangerous, although the number of infected is not increasing very rapidly.”
This statement came after leaders of the federal government and German states postponed a decision on additional closure measures, until November 25.
During a labor celebration organized by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, Merkel indicated that she would have preferred to agree to stricter rules at the meeting of the leaders of the Union and the states, last Monday, explaining that she was “very concerned about the uncontrolled spread of the Corona virus in some places, including. In that capital, Berlin. “
“The number of infected people is no longer drastically increasing, but it is still very high, so we have to reduce communication, reduce communication, and reduce communication,” he said.
The German Chancellor pointed out that around 30 to 40% of the German population is at risk, including the elderly, who have basic health problems.
“Controlling the epidemic is also the best solution for the economy,” he added.
Merkel also proposed additional health measures, including making masks mandatory in schools, reducing the number of students in classes, urging citizens and children to social distancing and limiting contact with family or friends.
And he stressed that “the rate of infection by the virus must drop to less than 50 per 100,000 inhabitants, within 7 days, before considering a dangerous reopening.”
And Germany imposed a “light lockdown” for a month on November 2 to curb the second wave of the virus that is hitting most of Europe. Bars and restaurants are closed, but schools and shops remain open.
Today Tuesday, data from the Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases showed that the number of cases in Germany with the Coronavirus increased by 14,419 cases during the last 24 hours, while the number of deaths increased by 267 cases, as this increase in the number of cases is less than the 15,332 cases that have been registered. It was reported last week, while the number of deaths witnessed an increase of 154 cases recorded by the country last week.
Source: “Reuters”
