Merkel confirms extension of partial lockdown in Germany

Berlin, Nov 27 : German Chancellor Angela Merkel has confirmed the extension of a partial Covid-19 lockdown in the country until mid-December due to a surge in the number of new confirmed cases Addressing the Bundestag, lower house of the German Parliament, Merkel said on Thursday: “We have without a doubt another difficult few months ahead of us,” Xinhua news agency reported.
During the pandemic, “each and every one of us can actively contribute so that we can get through this time well”, she added.
Following the recent resurgence, the federal and state governments decided on Wednesday that the partial lockdown, including the closure of restaurants, bars, theatres and leisure facilities, would be extended until December 20.
Private meetings with friends and families will be limited to five people from two households, according to the government.
An exception would be made during the Christmas holidays, when gatherings with relatives or friends should be limited to ten people.