Germany to tighten COVID-19 restrictions before New Year
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- 22 Dec 2021
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Stopping well short of a nationwide lockdown, Scholz also agreed with the premiers of Germany's 16 states to close clubs and discos and to only allow big events, including soccer matches, without spectators.
"We cannot and must not close our eyes to the next wave," Scholz told reporters after the talks. "Corona won't take a Christmas break," he said, adding it was only a matter of weeks before the Omicron variant became dominant in Germany.
Germany will also step up its booster vaccination campaign. Around 70.4% of Germany's population of about 83 million have been fully vaccinated with 32.6% having received a booster shot.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases had recommended stricter measures, including introducing "maximum contact restrictions" immediately and restricting travel to what was absolutely necessary.
The city of Hamburg has imposed restrictions starting Dec. 24. Restaurants and bars must close by 11 p.m. The curfew will be 1 a.m. for New Year's Eve. Read More…
