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In a statement by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), which conducts studies in the field of infectious diseases and reports to the government, it was stated that the rapid increase in the number of people infected by coronavirus in the country continues.
Consequently, the number of people detected with Kovid-19 in the country increased by 14,964 in the last 24 hours to 464,239. The figures announced today are “the highest daily number of cases registered in Germany since the beginning of the epidemic”.
With the death of 85 people in the last 24 hours in the country, the total loss of life amounted to 10,183.
Germany was appreciated for keeping the coronavirus transmission rate lower than many countries in the first phase of the crisis, but now faces a much faster increase in cases than expected.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants state presidents to agree to close all restaurants and bars as of November 4 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
According to the Reuters news, Merkel aims to keep schools and kindergartens open.
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Under the new restrictions, people can only go out with one of their homes. The decision states that those who break the rule will be punished, but no further details are given.
The decision noted that local health authorities had difficulties in monitoring cases of contamination due to the increase in incidents in all regions; It was noted that interactions between people should be significantly reduced so that more extensive restrictions are not needed at Christmas.
Sports halls, nightclubs, cinemas, theaters, operas and concert halls will be closed if the leaders of Germany’s 16 states agree to a draft in today’s teleconference.
Stores can remain open if they take hygiene measures and limit the number of customers, but restaurants will only be able to provide takeout service.
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According to the draft, the federal government wants to provide financial support to companies that will be affected by the closures.
If an agreement is reached, the measures will be rolled out across the country by the end of November. Leaders will meet two weeks after implementation to decide if the continuation of the arrangement is required.
