Germany may see four to five more months of coronavirus restrictions, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said Sunday, dashing hopes of a quick end to a partial lockdown introduced two weeks ago. Germany went into partial lockdown in early November, closing bars, restaurants, gyms and other recreational facilities but keeping schools and shops open. "We will have to live with considerable precautions and restrictions for at least the next four to five months," Altmaier said. But the leaders will meet again on Monday to decide whether to extend them or to introduce sharper restrictions. Neighbouring Austria, which also imposed a partial lockdown two weeks ago, announced on Saturday that schools and non-essential shops will close from Tuesday.

Source: Mint November 15, 2020 11:03 UTC