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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in favor of banning mass rallies, as well as the closure of restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses in connection with the COVID-19 coronavirus infection, according to sources from the agency dpa.
The federal government and the German state governments have agreed to impose severe restrictions for a month on the country in connection with the epidemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection. This was reported to the agency dpa on October 28 by sources who participated in the negotiations between regional leaders and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The limits have not yet been agreed. According to sources, they should come into force on November 2.
According to the agency, Merkel is in favor of limiting outdoor gatherings to no more than two homes, as well as closing restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses. At the same time, schools and grocery stores want to stay open.
dpa notes that the proposed restrictions could be aimed at reducing the number of cases before Christmas so that families can celebrate together.
An outbreak of coronavirus infection began in late 2019 in China. March 11, 2020 World Health Organization declared the spread of the coronavirus a pandemic.
In the world, according to the American Johns Hopkins University, as of October 28, the number of infected exceeded 44.1 million people, 1 million 169 thousand patients died, 29.9 million people recovered. In Germany, 472.5 thousand cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, 10.2 thousand people died and 331.8 thousand recovered.
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