Germany in turn is stepping up measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced a ban on gatherings of more than two people in public space for "at least two weeks". The minimum distance between each person will now be 1.50 meters while the hairdressers and restaurants will be closed. The latter may nevertheless continue their take-away sales activity. While schools are already closed across the Rhine, Bavaria was the first German regional state to decree containment. This is not the case on the whole territory. All these measures do not apply to the family circle and will be liable to fines.
Merkel quarantined after being in contact with a Covid-19 positive doctor
In addition, Angela Merkel is now in quarantine at her home in Berlin after being in contact on Friday with a doctor who tested positive for coronavirus. "It will be tested in the coming days," said the spokesman for the German government. "Myself, my life has changed and consists mainly of conference calls and videoconferences, explained a little earlier the Chancellor, 65, urging her fellow citizens to respect the barrier gestures. It is very important that the distance rule is respected, the risk of infection is reduced in this case to almost zero. This is how we can save lives. ” As of Sunday, Germany had 18,610 and 55 infected patients.