German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced new measures, such as requiring the wear of a medical mask when using public transportation, saying that it is necessary to prevent the spread of the mutated coronavirus.
In Germany, the number of infected people is declining, but the number of newly infected people on the 19th exceeded 10,000, and the situation is still serious.
Chancellor Angela Merkel held a press conference on the 19th, saying that it is necessary to prevent the infection situation from being significantly worsened by the mutated virus, and extended the measures such as the ban on retail stores until the end of this month until the 14th next month. I announced that.
In addition, it has become mandatory to wear medical masks that meet certain standards when using public transportation or shopping, and it is possible for companies to allow employees to work from home. We have to deal with it within the range.
In addition, if neighboring countries in Europe do not take the same infection control measures as Germany, border control may be introduced.
At the press conference, Merkel said, "It's a complete mistake to think that we have a lot of time, and we need to act now," and asked for understanding to take stricter measures.