BERLIN, Mar 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Germany bans public outside stay of more than two people, according to the country’s latest measures announced on Sunday, to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Germany’s federal government and states, agreed on Sunday, to further restrict public life and social contacts to contain the virus. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, made the announcement, after her teleconferencing with heads of federal states.
German citizens are advised to reduce contacts with other people outside their own household to the least, and a minimum distance of 1.5 metres must be kept, preferably two metres.
Celebration gatherings in public place, at home and in private institutions are unacceptable, considering the current serious situation, Merkel said, adding that violations of the contact restriction will be sanctioned.
Restaurants will be closed, but food delivery are to be kept. Body care services, including hairdressing, massage, tattoo will be closed.
The restriction measures will be in effect for at least two weeks, showing “care for the elderly and ill people, in brief, save lives,” Merkel said.
