Germany’s Merkel on coronavirus: We are in a very serious situation now

Key quotes

We are in a race to get vaccinations done

Case numbers are rising exponentially thanks to the British variant of the virus.

Where cases are above 100/100K/week we must halt opening measures. 

The fewer new infections now the faster vaccinations will have an impact.

April 1 - 5 will be a period of quiet days of reduced social contacts.

This will be an extended easter when people should stay at home.

No more than 5 adults for 2 households can meet at home at once over this time.

For most of this time only food shops will be open.

April 1 and 3 will be treated as holidays. 

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