Germany: Angela Merkel vows to improve coronavirus vaccine rollout but warns of mutations

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Chancellor Merkel said the slow start to the vaccine campaign had been a “disappointment” but added that inoculation centers will soon be “at full capacity.” She said Germany needed to be “smart” to avoid a third wave. Germany is battling … Read More

Majority of Germans think coronavirus has has little to no effect on their lives

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A recent survey has found that the majority of people in Germany feel that the coronavirus pandemic has had little to no effect on their lives. The survey also found that support for the government’s handling of the crisis has … Read More

Germany reports 14,211 new coronavirus cases, 786 deaths in latest update today

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The overall virus situation continues to abate in general New cases continue to level off at a lower plateau it seems, with active cases across the country now easing further to ~201,600 – the lowest since the start of November. … Read More

Germany: Angela Merkel urges patience with lockdown rules

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Merkel has thanked families for their “huge effort” during the pandemic in the face of school closures, but has asked for more patience. A senior lawmaker has suggested Germany’s lockdown will go beyond February 14. Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday recognized … Read More

End of an era: German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 15 years

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Photograph:( Reuters ) STORY HIGHLIGHTS Merkel’s party now has a new leader — Armin Laschet — who will lead the charge of the Christian democratic union in the September polls. It’s the end of an era … Read More

German states plan to lock up quarantine breakers

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Berlin: Germans who repeatedly refuse to quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus will be locked up in detention centres under tough rules drawn up by regional authorities and permitted by emergency powers. The eastern state of Saxony has confirmed plans to … Read More

The long goodbye: Who can replace Angela Merkel?

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves at the first election campaign rally in the final phase of campaigning on September 8, 2013 – when Merkel and the CDU had a strong lead in polls over the opposition. –Sascha Schuermann | Getty … Read More

Germany extends lockdown until Jan 31 and toughens curbs

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel takes part in a press conference following the consultations between the federal and state governments on further COVID measures, in Berlin, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Michael Kappeler/pool photo via AP) BERLIN (AP) — The German government … Read More

Germany extends coronavirus lockdown until February

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Germany’s lockdown has been extended for another three weeks; photo / Jens Buettner / dpa / AP. Germany’s state and federal governments agreed on January 5 to extend and expand coronavirus lockdown rules in the country for another three weeks.  … Read More

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