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With the number of new types of corona virus (Covid-19) cases on the rise in Germany, Prime Minister Angela Merkel met with the prime ministers of 16 states for the first time in Berlin during the epidemic period. The meeting discussed the issue of establishing common rules for the federal government and the states on the measures to be taken in the fight against the coronavirus.
CALL FOR A JOINT MERKEL EFFORT
According to the news on the UAV, Prime Minister Angela Merkel called on states to make joint efforts to combat the corona virus. Addressing the state prime ministers at the meeting at the Prime Ministry, Merkel said: “Do we want to take a bold step or meet again every week like in the spring? A new quarantine should definitely be avoided, such as the closure of the social and economic life, “he said.
IT WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 23.00 IN RISK AREAS
To prevent the second wave of the epidemic, Merkel, who wants to pay attention to more masks and fewer rules of contact, said that “our priority must be to keep the economy running, keep schools and daycare centers open.” Merkel said they reached an agreement with the state’s prime ministers to close bars, restaurants and cafes starting at 11:00 p.m. in cities and regions at risk where the number of coronavirus cases increased considerably.
LIMITATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS
Merkel said: “In regions with more than 50 new infections per 100,000 people in a week, special celebrations will generally be limited to a maximum of 10 participants and two households. Expressions used, the mask will be worn when they get together.
POSTPONED VACATION RESTRICTION DECISION
In Germany, last week, it was decided to request a document that establishes that the Covid-19 tests were negative for citizens from risk regions to enter their holiday destinations, otherwise it was reported that those who come from risk regions they would not be taken to vacation destinations. At today’s meeting, it was decided to postpone the implementation of the precautionary decision.