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Schwerin (dpa / mv) - Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has encouraged the people in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to use Christmas to celebrate, to reflect and to regain strength despite the adverse accompanying circumstances.
«Christmas remains Christmas, despite Corona, the festival of love, the festival of the family.
Even if we can't get together with everyone this year, ”says Schwesig's Christmas address, which is traditionally broadcast on NDR television before Christmas Eve.
The Prime Minister renewed her appeal to meet as few people as possible during the Christmas season to reduce the risk of infection despite the easing.
"Even if it is hard."
After tough restrictions in spring, the country got through the summer well.
The high number of infections since November would have made it necessary to tighten the restrictions in everyday life and in public life again.
«I know that this demands a lot from everyone.
Especially those who are currently unable to do their job and are worried about their company or their job.
These measures are not easy for us.
But they are necessary, ”emphasized Schwesig.
Among other things, she had to take criticism for the latest quarantine regulation for travelers returning from high-risk areas.
Closing shops and restaurants is also controversial.
Everything will be done to protect people's health, support the economy and secure jobs, assured the head of government.
She wished all sick people a speedy recovery.
"And my thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one," she said.
The number of deaths related to Covid 19 disease is around 130 in the country.
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Schwesig praised the achievements of nurses and doctors.
Appreciation for other professions has also grown, such as for salespeople in health departments.
“Volunteers spontaneously organized help for neighbors in quarantine.
I would like to thank everyone who, with their commitment, made it possible for us to get through this year well despite everything, ”said the Prime Minister.
She expressed confidence that the vaccines will help defeat the coronavirus.
The vaccinations should be started gradually immediately after Christmas.