To nudge more people to get vaccinated amid concerns about a rise in new cases, Merkel said the government will stop offering free tests from October 11, except for those for whom vaccination is not recommended, such as children and pregnant women.
"The bad news is that the vaccination rate has lost pace substantially," Merkel told a news conference after the meeting. In neighbouring France, vaccinations jumped after President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan for citizens to have to show a health pass for many daily activities, although the plan has also triggered mass demonstrations.
The Bavarian added that"there won't be another lockdown - in any case not for double vaccinated people. Why? Because then it is unconstitutional." "We want to and will test more to avoid a new lockdown," Laschet told the North Rhine-Westphalia assembly.
Here is the problem. The unvaccinated are tested and know their status. The vaccinated are not tested but could be carriers and are therefore the bigger threat!
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.