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Extension of restrictions in Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that current measures will be extended until early January to tackle the Covid-19 epidemic. This includes the closure of bars and restaurants and the limitations of participants in the private sphere. Access to the stores is always strict, with a maximum number of customers inside, depending on the area. ” We still have to make efforts (…) the number of daily infections is still at a much too high level »Declared the Chancellor after 7 hours of meetings with the leaders of the 16 German regional states.
Ski resorts open but no ski lifts
Prime Minister Jean Castex has indicated that ski resorts could reopen for the holiday season, but that the ski lifts will be closed to the public. ” Of course, it will be free for everyone (…) to go to these resorts to enjoy the pure air of our beautiful mountains, the shops – excluding bars and restaurants – which will be open. Simply, all ski lifts and public facilities will be closed to the public “.
Germany wants EU to ban ski holidays until January 10
In order to avoid an increase in new contaminations, Germany wants the European Union to close ski resorts until January 10, according to the text negotiated by Angela Merkel and the German regional states. In a press conference, the German Chancellor said: “ I’ll be honest with you, it probably won’t be easy, but we’ll try “.
