The UAE has eased out the covid-19 restrictions considerably, but that doesn’t mean that the impact of virus has reduced across the globe. In fact, Europe was hit with a second wave a few months ago, and since then countries like France, Ireland Germany, etc. have gone on a strict lockdown. However, the cases are still surging in Europe, so much that the second wave has hit hard than the first one. And now the rise of cases in Germany has led the country’s government to impose a hard lockdown over Christmas.
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Germany’s Second Wave Is Four Times Deadlier Than The First One
Germany’s second wave of covid-19 is four times greater than at its peak in May and a doubling of its death rate to almost 500 a day. And to curb the situation, all school and non-essential shops will close across the country from Wednesday. Drinking in public will be banned, whereas, companies have told the staff to let the employees work from home. Chancellor Angela Merkel has blamed excessive shopping for a considerable rise in social contacts. Merkel said,
“I would have wished for lighter measures. But due to Christmas shopping, the number of social contacts has risen considerably. There is an urgent need to take action.”
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Sale Of Fireworks Are Banned For New Years Celebrations This Year
More than 22,000 people have been killed by the virus in Germany. To ensure the safety of citizens, Germany’s 16 federated states already imposing their shutdowns. Only banks and shops selling food will stay open, as will places selling Christmas trees. Hair salons are among the many businesses that will close in the lockdown, which will last until January 10. Besides this, the sale of fireworks will also be banned for New Year celebration this year.
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Well, with the high surge in cases globally, we hope that 2021 acts as a ray of hope for all of us.
First Published: December 15, 2020 3:35 PM