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Merkel Seeks to Regain Grip on Virus With Hard Holiday Lockdown

Germany’s new curbs to kick in on Wednesday and run to Jan. 10
Non-essential stores to be closed, contact at schools reduced

Germany to Re-Enter Lockdown on Wednesday

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By Arne Delfs and Chris Reiter

December 13, 2020 at 10:08 AM UTC

Updated on

December 14, 2020 at 7:31 AM UTC

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Germany will start a hard lockdown on Wednesday as officials conceded that the coronavirus has spiraled out of control and previous attempts to contain the pandemic were inadequate.