Germany bans gatherings of more than two people | JOE.ie

Germany has announced it will ban public meetings of more than two people unless they are about work in a bid to slow down the spread of coronavirus.The ban, which does not apply to families, would be take effect on March 23 until the Easter holidays around April 19.

Merkel said the government strongly urged people to stay in their homes and when in public, keep a space of at least 1.5 metres away from other people. "No-one wished for these restrictions," Merkel said."I am convinced they will carry us through these difficult times." Restaurants, which were previously allowed to remain open as long as they seated customers two metres apart, will be allowed to stay open but provide only delivery and takeout services.Many in Germany were not following the social distancing guidelines laid out last week which prompted these further restrictions.

Merkel warned that the new restrictions are rules, and that police would be making sure they were implemented.Hit play for our All In Business Show hosted by Yvonne Redmond.Andrew Trimble and Pat McCarry are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the massive fall-out, sporting and otherwise, caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The lads call Irish rugby stars Ian McKinley and Michael Bradley to discuss the Italian lock-down.This lad has...

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