(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Germany implements the "closure of the city" again, Merkel calls on the public to cooperate
China News Agency, Berlin, November 2 (Reporter Peng Dawei) In order to contain the deteriorating new crown epidemic, Germany officially implemented the second round of nationwide "city closures" on the 2nd. The catering industry suspended dine-in services, cultural and entertainment venues and most public The facility will be closed until the end of November.
German Chancellor Merkel once again called on the public to fully cooperate with the government's epidemic prevention measures to ensure that November can successfully usher in the turning point of the epidemic.
The German disease control department announced that the number of new confirmed cases was 12,097.
German "Times Online" reported that as of 23:00 local time, Germany had a total of 560,285 confirmed cases, 363,108 cured, and 10,754 deaths.
The picture shows that in the afternoon, the Paris Square in front of the Berlin landmark Brandenburg Gate was sparsely pedestrian.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Peng Dawei
Compared with the “closed city” implemented during the first wave of the epidemic in the first half of this year, the implementation of this round of “closed city” has been relaxed.
In addition to restaurants, cafes, and bars that still do not allow dine-in meals, only take-out or delivery meals are allowed, primary and secondary schools and kindergartens are allowed to remain open during this round of "closure" when the epidemic prevention requirements are met. Barber shops and other places are also allowed Approved for business.
However, cultural and entertainment venues such as museums, cinemas, theaters, and concert halls must still be closed.
The government has again imposed strict restrictions on the number of private parties.
The government encourages people to work from home, reduce travel, avoid visiting other places or visiting relatives and friends, and refrain from holding various gatherings.
On the evening of the 2nd, a reporter from China News Agency saw in the center of Berlin that the traffic on the streets was significantly reduced, and many restaurants and bars chose to close in advance.
The picture shows that at 19:00 that night, a restaurant in Berlin has stopped dine-in service and only provides takeaway.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Peng Dawei
Due to the severe impact of the epidemic on the economy and the long-term fatigue of fighting the epidemic, this round of "closure of the city" in Germany has been criticized and opposed by many parties, led by catering and cultural industries.
In response to doubts, Merkel rarely attended the weekly federal government press conference that day.
She said that by imposing a one-month strong restriction on interpersonal contact, it will be able to play a "breakwater" effect on the second wave of the epidemic.
Merkel reminded that whether Germany's huge efforts can be effective in November depends not only on the regulations issued, but also on whether people comply with these regulations. She emphasized that it is very necessary for people to cooperate, accept and understand the epidemic prevention policy. "Whether this November can successfully bring the epidemic to an'inflection point' and return to a state where the chain of infection can be traced back depends on each of us." (Finish)