German Chancellor Merkel calls on the public to take countermeasures for abnormal situations beyond the financial crisis March 13 7:47
Germany's Chancellor Merkel holds a news conference on Tuesday after the spread of the new coronavirus, saying, "We are now facing an anomaly beyond the financial crisis that began in 2009." He showed a sense of crisis.
He added, "If the number of participants is less than 1,000, the event should be canceled if it is not urgent," he said.
He urged the public to strengthen measures, stating that "should minimize contact with people."
For nursery schools and schools, "temporary closures and school closures are also options," he urged states to consider measures to curb the spike in the number of infected people.