(Fighting new crown pneumonia) Merkel's second test result is still negative and will be tested again next week

China News Agency, Berlin, March 25 (Reporter Peng Dawei) A German federal government spokesman said on the 25th that the second test of the new crown virus by the Chancellor Merkel, who was at home, was still negative. A spokesman said Merkel will be tested again starting next week.

Because a doctor who had previously given her a vaccine was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, Merkel announced through a spokesman on the evening of March 22 that she decided to enter her home and quarantine by herself and continue to perform the role of prime minister through a conference call and other forms.

Subsequently, Merkel began to be tested for new crown virus. The first test result released on March 23 was negative. The second test result announced on March 25 was also negative. The spokesman said that Merkel is still working in an isolated home and will be tested again starting next week (March 30).

German federal government spokesman Seibert said earlier that that Merkel is in good health and maintains close relations with Cabinet Ministers and colleagues.

According to the German "Time Online" report, as of 16:38 local time on the 25th, a total of 37,741 people were diagnosed, 1,344 were cured, and 186 were dead in Germany.

In order to deal with the huge economic impact of the epidemic, the Bundestag approved the rescue plan proposed by the Federal Cabinet on the 25th. Known as the "largest in history", this program includes up to 600 billion euros in economic assistance programs, and rarely gives up the "zero deficit" that the German federal government has achieved for six consecutive years, adding an additional 156 billion euros in budget. (Finish)