The number of people infected with coronavirus in Germany exceeded 16 thousand

It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Robert Koch Institute.

In total, 2705 new infections were diagnosed per day in Germany.

The largest number of cases was recorded in Baden-Württemberg - 3668 (plus 922 per day).

Previously reported more than 15 thousand infected in Germany.

On March 18, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the coronavirus the largest challenge for the country since the end of the war.