COVID-19: Germany to go back into lockdown over Christmas

Germany is to be plunged into a national lockdown over Christmas amid rising cases of coronavirus.

Under new measures which will last from 16 December until 10 January, schools and non-essential shops across the country will be closed.

Bars and restaurants will remain shut, while the sale of fireworks will be banned ahead of New Year's Eve.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerGermany is to be plunged into a national lockdown over Christmas amid rising cases of coronavirus.Under new measures which will last from 16 December until 10 January, schools and non-essential shops across the country will be closed.Bars and restaurants will remain shut, while the sale of fireworks will be banned ahead of New Year's Eve. is to be plunged into a national lockdown over Christmas amid rising cases of coronavirus.Under new measures which will last from 16 December until 10 January, schools and non-essential shops across the country will be closed.Bars and restaurants will remain shut, while the sale of fireworks will be banned ahead of New Year's Eve.

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