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Germany lockdown unvaccinated6/22/2023 Scholz, who will formally take power next week,said Germany would seek to administer 30 million more jabs by Christmas. Taming the virus will be a top priority for Scholz, whose Social Democrats will govern along with the progressive Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats. Merkel, who hailed the restrictions as a necessary "national act of solidarity," said that in regions where the 7-day incidence hits 350, steps such as closing nightclubs and music venues and limiting indoor events to 50 people would kick in. The seven-day incidence among 100,000 residents fell for the third consecutive day to 439.2. There have been signs that the curve showing new infections is starting to flatten. Germany's vaccination rate of just under 70% is around the EU average but lower than countries like Portugal and Ireland. Virologists blame the renewed outbreak on resistance to vaccination by a significant section of society, and have criticised politicians for acting too late to rein in contagion. Germany will impose a Advent lockdown on the unvaccinated until Christmas, barring them from restaurants, pubs, cinemas, gyms, theatres, events and non-essential shops, Mrs Merkel announced. Merkel said an ethics committee will be asked to draft legislation to make vaccination mandatory and the Bundestag would debate and vote on the disputed measure in February at the latest.Īuthorities fear the fourth wave of COVID-19 risks overwhelming intensive care units and on Thursday it resulted in more than 73,000 new infections and 388 deaths. "The number of infections has stabilized, but on a far too high a level." "The situation is very serious," Merkel said during a news conference with Scholz, who is expected to be elected as chancellor by the Bundestag (lower house) next week. They also agreed to pass legislation in the national parliament to make vaccination mandatory.Įager to avoid lockdowns that could derail a fragile recovery of Europe's biggest economy, they kept businesses open to the almost 69% of the population that is fully vaccinated as well as those with proof of having recovered from COVID-19. Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan to make shots compulsory By Nadine Schmidt and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Germany on Thursday announced a nationwide lockdown for. Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor Olaf Scholz agreed with leaders of Germany's 16 states to bar the unvaccinated from access to all but the most essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies and bakeries. There will be also a limit of two passengers per taxi for non-family members.BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Germany on Thursday imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily coronavirus infections exacerbated by the discovery of the Omicron strain. Wearing masks outdoor could also become mandatory again.Īs per the new travel rules approved by the country's Health Ministry on Monday, passengers on high-speed trains across Italy will be obliged to present passes certifying vaccination or negative test results before boarding. The move would lead to tougher restrictions in bars and restaurants. Italy may gradually raise its risk level to "yellow" from "white" for four northern regions, starting with Friuli-Venezia Giulia next week, according to Italian media. German officials announced a nationwide lockdown on Thursday for the unvaccinated and showed support for making vaccinations mandatory against the coronavirus in the coming months. The local health chief says the measures will mainly target the worst-hit towns. In Spain, the government in the Basque region is set to announce fresh restrictions on Tuesday after new cases exceeded 150 per 100,000 inhabitants over the past 14 days. BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Germany on Thursday imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily coronavirus infections exacerbated by the discovery of. BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Germany on Thursday imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily coronavirus infections exacerbated by. The Netherlands has reimposed a partial lockdown and Austrian police have been ordered to check individuals on the streets to enforce a lockdown on unvaccinated people. Current extraordinary measures that granted the federal government greater powers are being allowed to expire on Nov 25.ĭr Merkel and Mr Olaf Scholz - the Social Democrat aiming to be sworn in to succeed her next month - will hold a video conference with state leaders on Thursday to discuss the next steps.Įurope has again become a hotspot for disease despite widespread availability of vaccines. The potential ruling coalition parties are resisting a blanket lockdown and opting for new legislation with greater powers for German states to impose restrictions.
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