Some European countries are preparing to implement lockdown measures over a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections. The resulting lockdown orders will shut down public life and cripple the economy as a consequence. According to Reuters, world leaders face a difficult task ahead – seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus and the damage resulting from lockdowns while waiting … Continue reading Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
In the face of rising Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the governments of both France and Germany have imposed new restrictions in the hopes of stemming a record increase in infections. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced a new, one-month national lockdown. Meanwhile, in Germany, both federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday to shut down parts of … Continue reading France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
Germany’s reopening set back after surge in new coronavirus cases
On Friday, local authorities in Germany said that they would reimpose lockdown measures after seeing new clusters of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections around the country. The new lockdowns come just days after Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a gradual reopening of the country. The reimposition of lockdown restrictions marks the country’s first setback since Merkel announced on Wednesday that Germany’s … Continue reading Germany’s reopening set back after surge in new coronavirus cases
Europeans no longer welcome in Germany due to coronavirus; only MIGRANTS allowed
Germany has officially closed its borders to all visiting Europeans due to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), save for those providing essential services from France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland – oh, and migrants from Africa and the Middle East. That’s right: If you’re a white European person who’s not a citizen of Germany, you can no longer visit Germany. … Continue reading Europeans no longer welcome in Germany due to coronavirus; only MIGRANTS allowed
WHO: Europe now the EPICENTER of the coronavirus pandemic
The World Health Organization has announced that Europe is now the “epicenter” of the global coronavirus pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press conference that this is because more cases are being reported outside of China than in the coronavirus’ country of origin. “Europe has now become the epicenter of the pandemic, with more reported cases and … Continue reading WHO: Europe now the EPICENTER of the coronavirus pandemic
German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus
Seventy percent of the German population — roughly around 58 million people — are now at risk of getting infected with the deadly coronavirus, warns Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel made the remark during her address at the parliamentary group meeting of the Christian Democratic Union party. German-language newspaper Bild, which covered the event, said the room “fell silent” … Continue reading German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus
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