Germany will extend the restrictions in place until March 7 to try to stem the Covid-19 pandemic but will allow regions to open their schools if local health conditions allow, Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
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Non-food businesses, restaurants, cafes, museums and sports facilities will remain closed "
given the uncertainty regarding the spread of variants of the virus
", explained the Chancellor, adding that hairdressing salons could open on March 1.
