Germany's central and regional governments sparred on Monday over when and how far to ease social-distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks a new wave of coronavirus infections.
BERLIN - Germany’s central and regional governments sparred on Monday over when and how far to ease social-distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks a new wave of coronavirus infections.
Though his proposal echoes federal government policy, which envisages gradually reopening the economy while responding fast to outbreaks with local lockdowns and contact-tracing, officials fear muddying the message could undermine public discipline.“Under no circumstances should the impression be given that the pandemic is over,” Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Twitter, adding that social distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing make it harder for the virus to spread.
A draft document prepared by Helge Braun, head of Merkel’s office, and seen by Reuters recommends extending social distancing by another month until July 5. Other states at odds with Merkel’s government have been Saxony, which is leaning toward neighbour Thuringia’s model, and Bavaria which rejects the idea of a broad reopening.
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