In Brief: Germany reports record number of daily COVID-19 cases
Dr. Lothar Wieler, who heads the Robert Koch Institute, said there are three times as many cases reported this week than two weeks ago.
In Brief: German Health Minister tests positive for the coronavirus
Jens Spahn tweeted he was isolating at home and exhibiting only cold symptoms.
In Brief: Berlin Senate imposes new masking requirement on 10 Berlin streets
Berlin officials also strongly urge people to wear masks whenever they are outdoors, especially when they can’t maintain a minimum 1.5-meter, or 5-feet, distance from other people.
In Brief: Berlin Senate discussing tightening pandemic rules, including on private gatherings
Officials will also discuss implementing a masking requirement outdoors in certain areas.
COVID-19 in Berlin and Germany: What you need to know
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In Brief: New restrictions on Berlin hospital visits begin Saturday to curb spread of coronavirus
Starting Saturday, patients can only receive one visitor per day for one hour. There are a few exceptions: Expectant mothers are allowed to bring a partner in for the birth, and no restrictions apply to the visitors of seriously ill or dying patients.
In Brief: German leaders tighten some coronavirus restrictions, but fail to deliver comprehensive plan during meeting
Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly became angry about the stalemate and warned the premiers it would only lead to them having to meet again in two weeks.
In Brief: Chancellor Merkel, German state leaders to meet over next steps in coronavirus crisis
Bavarian State Premier Markus Söder, who wants to significantly tighten pandemic measures across the country, told reporters Tuesday that it is not the time to be looking for loopholes, but to do what’s best for Germany.
In Brief: Eight Berlin districts are now coronavirus hot spots as cases continue to rise
Two of the city’s three coronavirus “traffic lights” are also now red. But new rules to counter the second pandemic wave here and across Germany are being widely criticized.
In Brief: Berlin transit workers on strike until Saturday 3 a.m., affecting trams, subways and most buses
The Verdi union called for the warning strike because transit officials are refusing to consider a collective wage agreement for Germany’s public transit workers.
