COVID: Germany puts major restrictions on unvaccinated

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Germany’s national and regional leaders have agreed to bar unvaccinated people from much of public life in a bid to fend off a fourth wave of COVID-19. Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel described the far-reaching measures as an act of “national … Read More

Germany: ‘Emergency Brake’ to Kick in on Saturday

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Photo(s): Imanuel Marcus Now that Angela Merkel’s amendment to the Infection Protection Act passed the Bundestag and Bundesrat, the ’emergency brake’ will apply starting tomorrow. Counties and cities with Seven Day Incidences below 100 are not affected. Berlin, April 23rd, … Read More

Germany is gripped by ‘third wave’ as EU tackles vaccination woes

A protective face mask sign in Romerberg Square in Frankfurt, Germany, on Jan. 29, 2021.  — ALEX KRAUS/BLOOMBERG Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See more staff and wire stories here. Sign up … Read More