(Countering new crown pneumonia) Germany overweights anti-epidemic measures to "quasi-capped cities" Economic states announce "disaster state"
China News Agency, Berlin, March 16 (Reporter Peng Dawei) German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on the 16th the country's latest package of measures to deal with the new crown pneumonia epidemic, including closing shopping malls, closing restaurants at 18:00, and stopping tourist accommodation, So far most public activities in the country have been suspended. Merkel also called on citizens to suspend domestic and outbound tourism. On the same day, the economically developed Bavaria became the country's first federal state to declare a state of disaster, and the Bavarian government will provide 10 billion euros to bail out the economy.
According to the German "Time Online" report, as of 18:14 on the 16th local time, a total of 7182 people were diagnosed in Germany, 55 were cured, and 17 died. On the morning of the same day, Germany has begun to implement border control over five neighboring countries, including Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and Denmark, calling for the suspension of all inbound and outbound activities except necessary commutes and freight.
Merkel, in consultation with the state governors that day, announced the above guidelines aimed at allowing all 16 states to move at a uniform pace to limit personal contact in public places. "In order to slow the rate of transmission, we must take strong measures," she said.
The above policy states that all states in Germany will close all entertainment venues such as bars, clubs, discotheques, bistros, etc. At the same time, it will also close theaters, theaters, concert halls, museums, exhibition centers, cinemas, zoos and other indoor and outdoor leisure venues; Sports facilities, gyms, baths, children's playgrounds, etc. will also be closed. The hotel will no longer provide accommodation for travelers. Visitors to hospitals and nursing homes will also be restricted.
After the implementation of the new regulations, only fresh food supermarkets, pharmacies and drug stores, gas stations, banks, post offices and delivery services will continue to operate, but these companies must comply with sanitation and disinfection requirements and control at the entrance Flow of people and avoid long lines. Hospitals and clinics are also open as usual, but hygiene standards will be raised.
Since the 16th, all German states have suspended classes, and a large number of corporate and government employees have been allowed to work from home. Here the media have used "Shutdown" to describe the current state of Germany.
On the same day, Bavaria, with its highly developed economy in the south of Germany and the headquarters of many well-known multinational companies such as BMW and Siemens, became the country's first federal state to declare a state of disaster. In this state, all public events and rallies in Bavaria from March 17 to April 19 will be suspended. Only families and private small gatherings can apply to the authorities for exemptions.
According to Lars Schade, deputy director of the German Federal Institute for Disease Control and Prevention, the Robert Koch Institute said that the next 10 to 12 days, people will see whether the above measures have worked. (Finish)