Strict controls at Germany's borders will stay in place for at least 20 more days.Protective masks are "strongly recommended," but not mandatory, in shops and on public transportation.Religious gatherings are also canceled for the foreseeable future. Bars, restaurants, day care centers, theaters, and cinemas will stay closed until further notice.Large events, such as sports and concerts, will remain banned until August 31.The ongoing rule that individuals may only meet with one person outside their household remains in place, as well as the rule about keeping a minimum of 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from others.
The chancellor warned, however, that "we have to live with this until there is a medicine or a vaccine" that can stop it. Merkel opened her press conference remarks by thanking the country's inhabitants for adhering to guidelines and extending her sympathy to everyone whose lives have been directly touched by the virus, including the 3,606 people who thus far are known to have died due to COVID-19 in Germany. These include the slow re-opening of schools and smaller shops, as long as physical distancing and strict hygiene measures remain in place. German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday announced the next phase of the country's plan to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus and its resulting disease, COVID-19.
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