German Chancellor's restriction on going out Phased easing policy It is also suggested that restrictions will continue
German Chancellor Merkel has announced a policy of gradually relaxing restrictions on going out to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, such as allowing some stores to operate. At the same time, he suggested that measures to limit people's livelihood would continue for the time being, and sought understanding.
As of the 15th, according to the National Institute for Research on Robert Koch, 127,000 people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Germany, of which more than 3,200 have died.
On the 15th, Prime Minister Merkel said that the pace of the increase in the number of infected people is slowing down, and announced a policy of gradually relaxing measures related to going out restrictions that have been implemented since last month.
Starting from the 20th, retail stores with an area of 800 square meters or less will be allowed to operate, and from the 4th of the next month, schools that have been closed will be gradually restarted.
On the other hand, restaurants will not continue to accept operations other than take-out and delivery, prohibiting large-scale events until August 31st, and masking when using public transportation such as shopping and buses. It is strongly recommended to wear it.
`` We need to understand that we have to live with the virus before a vaccine can be made, '' Merkel said, suggesting that measures will continue to limit people's livelihoods for the time being and seek understanding. It was.