Angela Merkel today declared coronavirus the 'biggest challenge for Germany since WWII' in a televised address to the nation. 'I truly believe we can succeed in this task, if all citizens truly understand their own tasks,' Merkel added. 'Germany has an excellent health system,' Merkel said, thanking doctors and other medical workers 'on the front line for us in this battle'. Merkel's announcement comes after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe detailed the measures of his nation's own measures contained in its coronavirus bill. A 'state of health emergency' will be declared by decree in the Council of Ministers after the adoption of the bill.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2020 18:21 UTC