Covid-19: Essential Info
This is where we keep all the crucial need-to-know information about the Covid-related rules and regulations in France
Germany to enter strict Easter lockdown to fight 'new pandemic'
Germany will enter a strict shutdown for five days over Easter as it fights soaring infection rates fuelled by variants in a "new pandemic", Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday after marathon talks with regional leaders.
EXPLAINED: These are Germany's planned new lockdown measures
On Monday Chancellor Angela Merkel was set to meet with the 16 state leaders for a new round of talks on lockdown measures. With the Covid-19 case rate going up rapidly, more restrictions are expected. A leaked draft from Merkel's office shows what's planned.
Number of thrombosis cases following AstraZeneca jab rises to 13 in Germany
The German Health Ministry announced on Thursday that a total of 13 cases of cerebral thrombosis have been reported following the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, while the number of fatalities remains at three.
Germany still has ‘three or four tough months’ to go, says Merkel
The German Chancellor warned on Wednesday that people would have to show patience until the summer before they could expect “a clear improvement” in their lives.
German commission may do U-turn on AstraZeneca jab for elderly
Germany's vaccine commission is considering reversing course and recommending AstraZeneca's Covid-19 jab for those over 65 after a study showed it to be effective among the elderly, its chairman has said.
Head of Germany's 'wise men' council warns against quick end to lockdown
The chairman of the German government’s economic council has warned of major risks to the economy in the coming year, while advising against a quick relaxation of the lockdown measures.
Here's how Germany's sport and cultural venues plan to reopen safely
On Monday, a coalition of sport and cultural associations will present a plan they hope will allow them to open safely during the pandemic. Here’s what it entails.
Employees in Germany see biggest drop in wages in more than a decade
The average German worker experienced a one percent drop in real earnings in the pandemic year of 2020, the most significant drop since records began in 2007.
Here's when parents in Germany will receive a one-off €150 'Kinderbonus' payment
As part of its latest coronavirus financial support package, the German government announced that families would receive a one-off payment of €150 per child.
German government dampens hopes of relaxing lockdown ahead of crunch talks
The German government has dampened hopes that a step-by-step loosening of lockdown measures will be agreed at the next meeting of state leaders set to be held on Wednesday.
Germany has already secured vaccines for next year: report
Germany’s health minister said on Saturday, January 30th, that the country had already ordered vaccines for 2022, in case people need booster jabs, Reuters reports.
Germany threatens legal action if pharma firms 'favour other countries'
Germany's government on Sunday threatened legal action against laboratories failing to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the European Union on schedule, amid tension over delays to deliveries from AstraZeneca.
Winter onset in north Germany brings snow, sledging and police controls
The onset of winter in the northern half of Germany has led to train cancellations, but also given families the chance to escape the mundanity of lockdown.
Hack attacks on distance learning in Germany lead to fears of child exposure to pornography
There is growing concern in Germany about incidents of primary school children being exposed to pornography during distance learning classes, after several such hack attacks have occurred in recent weeks.
Calls grow in Merkel's party for end to German lockdown in February
The are growing calls in Angela Merkel's Union party to end the lockdown in the middle of February, as concerns grow for the future of small businesses.
'No travel until late May', warns German government
The German government has warned that people will only be able to go on holiday after Whitsun this year, meaning a wait until the end of May before Germans can travel.
How Germany's largest Covid jab site is getting ready for business
Spaces to queue up are already marked out on the way to the 64 miniature doctors' offices where thousands of people per day will be vaccinated against Covid-19 in Hamburg.
WHO warns Europe of Covid-19 'resurgence' and urges families to wear face masks at Christmas
The World Health Organization in Europe Wednesday urged families to wear face masks during this year's Christmas family gatherings, as it warned of a "further resurgence" of Covid-19 in early 2021.
'We invented work': German bars tell of struggle to keep busy during lockdown
From distilling alcohol for pharmacies to printing takeaway bags and delivering order-in cocktails, Germany's food and beverage sector has been forced to get creative to keep their companies going through coronavirus shutdowns.
These maps will help you understand the current state of the pandemic in Germany
Five weeks into the so-called “lockdown light” average daily cases have plateaued slightly below the 20,000 mark. But the spread of the virus varies markedly between regions, and even from town to town. We break down where the latest outbreaks have been.
Germany says coronavirus vaccinations could 'start before end of year'
German Health Minister Jens Spahn has presented a rough timetable on when vaccinations against Covid-19 could start in Germany.
Update: What are the Covid rules on travelling between the UK and Germany?
Germany and the UK are both now in lockdown and have rules restricting travel. Here's what you need to know about travel between the two.
German coronavirus cases reach record of over 21,000 in a day
A new record high in coronavirus cases was recorded by the Robert Koch Institute on Friday morning, while more data from the government disease agency suggested that the spread of the virus began to slow before the lockdown started.