Concerns grow over rising COVID-19 infections in Germany Germany’s government is urging citizens to keep their guard up and stick to public health guidelines, as new COVID-19 infections have hit a three-month high and schools reopened in the country’s most populous stateBERLIN -- Germany’s government urged citizens Wednesday to keep their guard up and stick to public health guidelines, as new COVID-19 infections hit a three-month high and schools reopened in the country's most populous state. The uptick comes as students are returning to school across the country, adding to concerns. He urged Germans not to grow lax about wearing masks or keeping distances, and to practice careful hygiene measures. It was forced to temporarily close two schools four days later after a student from one and teacher from the other tested positive for COVID-19. Two grades at a second school were also sent home on Wednesday as a precaution after a student's sibling tested positive.

Source: ABC News August 12, 2020 13:28 UTC