The sale of fireworks traditionally used to celebrate New Year’s will also be banned, as will public outdoor gatherings on New Year's Eve. Germany has set new records in the number of confirmed cases and deaths in recent weeks. Overall it has had about 22,000 virus deaths, a toll that is one-third that of Italy and Britain. Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said the government would provide further financial support for businesses affected by the lockdown. Religious services will be permitted, provided minimum distancing rules are in place and masks are worn, although singing will be banned.

Source: Daily Sun December 13, 2020 11:37 UTC