In an urgent appeal, Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) called on the Germans to reduce their contacts and to refrain from traveling. „Meet with significantly fewer people, whether outside or at home,“ said Merkel today in her video podcast in view of the high number of coronavirus infections. „Refrain from any trip that is not really necessary, any celebration that is not really necessary.“
The Chancellor warned: „Please stay at home, wherever possible, wherever you live.“ be done.
This waiver will ultimately be done “for ourselves”, stressed Merkel. “For our own health and that of all those whom we can save from illness. To ensure that our healthcare system is not overwhelmed, that our children’s schools and day-care centers remain open. For our economy and our jobs, ”she said.
„Very serious phase“
Germany is „in a very serious phase of the corona pandemic“. The pandemic is spreading faster than it did half a year ago. „The comparatively relaxed summer is over, now we are facing difficult months,“ said Merkel. „How winter will be like our Christmas will be decided in the coming days and weeks.“
The number of new infections with the coronavirus has been reaching new highs in Germany for days. This morning, with 7,830 new cases of infection within one day, another record was reached, as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced.
