The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany had risen to more than 23,900 by Sunday, with more than 90 deaths. Germany also planned to take on new debt for the first time since adopting a law requiring a balanced budget after the 2008 financial crisis. People walk under trees with cherry blossoms in Berlin, Germany, Mar 22, 2020, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. Austria’s chancellor also announced major restrictions on movement in public places this month, banning gatherings of more than five people. Some parties, where youths in large groups drank alcohol and chanted, “Corona, corona,” had to be broken up by police.

Source: bd News24 March 23, 2020 08:15 UTC