German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that most retail stores will be banned from 16th to 10th this month and schools will be closed, saying that the outbreak of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly again and requires more stringent measures. Did.
Since last month, Germany has taken measures to ban the business of restaurants nationwide in principle, but the spread of the infection has not stopped, and the number of newly infected people reached 29,000 on the 11th of this month. The number of deaths has exceeded 598, both of which are the highest ever.
Chancellor Angela Merkel held a press conference on the 13th, saying that the infection is spreading rapidly again, and from 16th this month to 10th next month, most retail stores except stores selling daily necessities will be banned. I announced that.
In principle, schools will also be closed.
In addition, in Germany, many people enjoyed mulled wine outdoors before Christmas, but drinking in public places has also been banned.
"As more people shop for Christmas and more contacts with people, we have to take these steps," Merkel said to reduce the burden on the healthcare system. Asked for understanding that strict measures are needed.