According to the Berliner Morgenpost newspaper, the night curfew for shops, bars, restaurants and clubs is imposed from 23:00 to 06:00.

In addition, restrictions are imposed on attending private celebrations in enclosed spaces: the number of visitors is reduced from 25 to 10 people.

At the same time, groups of no more than five people are allowed to gather from 23:00 to 06:00, even in the open air.

The decision will take effect at midnight on October 10 and will be valid until October 31.

Earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the threat of a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country.