Prognosis
Germany Extends Restrictions to Fight Stubborn Virus Spread
- Chancellor Merkel, states to reassess measures early January
- Unclear if Germany can start vaccinations before Christmas
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Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany will extend its partial lockdown by three more weeks into next year as the country struggles to regain control of the coronavirus spread.
Bars, gyms and cinemas will remain closed until Jan. 10 and the government will reconvene with regional leaders on Jan. 4 to reassess the restrictions, Merkel said late Wednesday after talks with the premiers of Germany’s 16 states.