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Despite the current partial closure measures implemented in Germany, the continued increase in coronavirus cases prompted the federal government and state administrations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the prime ministers of the states held a video conference today to discuss new closure measures. In a statement made after the meeting, Prime Minister Merkel noted that the number of infections has increased despite current restrictions and that clinics are under heavy burden.
“That is why there is an urgent need for action. We are aware that all this will affect the Christmas holidays, but we have to act,” Merkel said.
Merkel stated that the purpose of prevention is to be able to follow the chains of infection again. Prime Minister Merkel stated that apart from family members, a maximum of four people from close relatives are allowed into the home only on Christmas days, and stated that there is no exception for Christmas.
COMMERCIAL COMPANIES WILL CLOSE
According to DW Turkish, the new closure measures will take effect from December 16. Consequently, from December 16 to January 10, all retail stores will be closed. Hair salons, beauty salons, tattoo parlors and massage parlors will also be among the closed businesses. According to the agreement, businesses that only serve urgent daily needs such as markets, markets, home service businesses, beverage markets, pharmacies, stores where cleaning and hygiene products are sold, stores where health products such as glasses and headphones are sold, gas stations, banks, post offices, newspaper distributors. will be exempt from the closing application.
On the other hand, it is expected to increase the amount of public aid granted to closed companies.
Schools and kindergartens are expected to be closed between the aforementioned dates and social contact will be very limited, except on Christmas days, December 24-26. In addition, the consumption of alcohol in public places will be prohibited during this period.
Under the measures, a German-wide assembly ban is expected to be imposed at the beginning of the year and the sale of cartridges will be banned. In nursing homes, coronavirus testing will be mandatory.
TIME CAN BE EXTENDED
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder said the closure measures taken today could be extended. Söder indicated that the measures are scheduled until January 10, but will remain in force for as long as necessary. Saying that “the crown is out of control”, the Bavarian prime minister said it is gratifying that Prime Minister Merkel and state prime ministers have agreed to closure measures.
Cases of coronavirus continue to increase compared to the partial closure measures in force in Germany. According to data from the authorized health organization Robert-Koch Institute, 20,200 cases of coronavirus have been registered in the country in the last 24 hours. This figure is 2 thousand 433 more than the one registered on Sunday of last week. In addition, the number of people who died in the last 24 hours from coronavirus was 321.
In the spring, when the latest coronavirus epidemic began to spread in Germany, lockdown measures were taken.
MERKEL’DEN ÇAĞRI
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in an emotional speech in the federal parliament last week, said: “I sincerely apologize, the occurrence of 590 deaths per day is unacceptable.”
Noting that they are at a decisive and decisive stage in the fight against the epidemic, the German chancellor said: “Scientists beg us to stop socializing for a week during the Christmas holidays. The increase in the number of people who need intensive care is very worrying. If we do not take action at this time, this may be our last Christmas party. “We will do everything we can to prevent it from happening.” Stating that scientists pleaded for the cessation of socialization during the holidays Christmas, the Prime Minister said: “The increase in the number of people needing intensive care is very worrying. If we don’t take action right now, this may be our last Christmas party. And we will do everything possible to prevent this from happening, “he said.
