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Merkel Says We Will Know in 14 Days if Easing Lockdown Sends Infection Rate Higher
Merkel Says We Will Know in 14 Days if Easing Lockdown Sends Infection Rate Higher
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According to the World Health Organisation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany currently stands at 139,897, with 4,294 deaths. 20.04.2020, Sputnik International
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Merkel Says We Will Know in 14 Days if Easing Lockdown Sends Infection Rate Higher
13:42 GMT 20.04.2020 (Updated: 14:08 GMT 20.04.2020) According to the World Health Organisation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany currently stands at 139,897, with 4,294 deaths.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that it will become clear only in 14 days if easing the lockdown in the country has sent infection rates higher.
She added that loosening the lockdown too fast could lead to a second wave of infections.
Germany is taking further measures to help the economy, including assistance to restaurants and the extension of a short-time work schedule, Merkel said.
As of 20 April, the coronavirus death toll in Germany was reported at 4,294, while the total number of infections was confirmed at 139,897, the WHO said.
