Germany announced in advance! Implementation of the "hard lockdown order" until next year, all retail stores will be closed
On the 13th local time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced at the urgent new round of the COVID-19 summit that Germany will begin to tighten restrictions on public life on a large scale from December 16 and implement a "hard blockade order" until January next year. October 10.
Although it has been about 6 weeks since the implementation of the "mild version of the lockdown order," the German epidemic has not shown signs of improvement, and even the number of new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and the number of deaths have both hit new highs. To this end, the German government urgently held a new round of the new crown summit on the 13th local time, focusing on discussing whether to implement stricter restrictions before or after the Christmas holiday. German Chancellor Merkel, after consulting with the governors of the federal states on the epidemic situation, announced that the entire territory will begin to tighten restrictions on public life on a large scale from December 16 and implement a "hard lockdown order" until January 10 next year. day.
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△ German Chancellor Merkel at the press conference (picture from the Internet)
According to Merkel's introduction at the press conference that day, all retail stores except for daily necessities must be closed; primary and secondary schools and kindergartens should theoretically be closed, but emergency care for children is allowed; social contact restrictions remain, although it may be appropriate during the holidays Relaxation, allowing gatherings, but the maximum number of people excluding children is 5, and it should be "close relatives, such as spouses or immediate family members". The specific details can be determined by each federal state; sales are prohibited on New Year's Eve Fireworks and firecrackers are not allowed. Religious activities can be carried out while ensuring a safe distance between people. Barber shops are not allowed.
Merkel pointed out on the 13th that the "mild blockade order" implemented in early November is obviously not strong enough. Recently, the German epidemic has seen an "exponential growth" momentum, forcing the government to take action again to prevent the public health system. Overload operation. She also promised to provide more economic support policies to help companies and individuals tide over the difficulties.
▍"Mild blockade" failed, and infection reached a new high
According to the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute, the German disease control agency, as of 0:00 local time on December 13, Germany has a total of 13,20716 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, an increase of 20,200 from the previous day; a total of 21,787 deaths, compared with the previous There were 321 new cases in one day; a total of about 967,900 recovered cases, and about 331,000 existing cases.
Germany confirmed 29,875 new coronavirus infections and 598 deaths on December 11, setting a record for the highest single-day infection and death cases in Germany since the epidemic. German cabinet ministers and regional leaders stated that they will have to implement stricter restrictions before Christmas to control the epidemic.
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According to reports, the Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer (Horst Seehofer) stated that if Germany wants to slow the spread of the epidemic, it must implement a “hard blockade” before Christmas. The Minister of Health and Economy also said that existing measures will have to be extended.
It is reported that some areas in Germany have been locked down for six weeks. Bars and restaurants are closed, but shops and schools are open. Due to the recent surge in the number of infected people admitted to hospitals, the hospitals are overwhelmed, indicating that the previous so-called "mild blockade" measures have failed. On December 9th, academician of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina launched an urgent appeal for "strengthening blockade."
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The Chancellor of Germany’s most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet, called for the implementation of nationwide containment measures as soon as possible, and stated that state leaders should meet with Chancellor Merkel this weekend to stop them. Measures are agreed.
It is reported that Germany has the largest economy in Europe. In the first wave of epidemics in March and April this year, Germany was more successful in controlling the epidemic than many European countries, but it has been working hard to reverse the trend of the second wave.
According to reports, data from the Robert Koch Institute on December 11 show that the daily number of new coronavirus infections in Germany has climbed to nearly 30,000, while the daily death toll is close to 600.
RKI stated that the number of deaths in Germany in the second week of November was about 8% higher than the 2016-2019 average.
