German Chancellor Merkel in quarantine as country bans gatherings of more than two to stem coronavirus spread

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BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a government spokesman said Sunday (March 22).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a government spokesman said Sunday .

Earlier on Sunday, Merkel said gatherings of more than two people will be banned in Germany, as Europe's biggest economy toughened restrictions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. "Our own behaviour is the most effective way" of slowing the rate of infection, Merkel said of the unprecedented nationwide measures, which are initially slated to remain in force for two weeks.Some exceptions to the public gathering rule will be allowed, including for families living under the same roof and going out together for fresh air.

Asked if she too was respecting the distancing requirements, Merkel said"my life has fundamentally changed and mostly consists of telephone and video conferences".

 

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