Germany Releases Plan To Ease Restrictions, Gradually Reopen

Germany plans to ease lockdown restrictions, allowing shops and schools to reopen with safety measures. Social distancing and face coverings remain mandatory. The Bundesliga can resume in May. Despite fewer COVID-19 deaths compared to other European countries, Germany remains cautious. Protests against restrictions occurred in Berlin. If infections rise, restrictions may be reimposed.

What responsibility will Germany's 16 federal states have under the new plan?

• They will oversee international travel policies.

• They will determine when to ease restrictions.

• They will manage local healthcare facilities.

• They will decide on national lockdown measures.

What is required of people in public spaces until June 5th?

• They must avoid public transport.

• They must maintain a distance of about 5 feet.

• They must wear gloves.

• They must carry hand sanitizer.

When is Germany's biggest Soccer League expected to resume?

• In early June.

• In the second half of May.

• In late June.

• In the first half of May.

What event occurred in Berlin that violated distancing restrictions?

• A political rally.

• A sports event.

• A music festival.

• A protest on May Day.

Under what condition will Germany reimpose restrictions?

• If new infections rise to more than 50 per 100,000 people in a district over a seven-day period.

• If the death toll exceeds 10,000.

• If hospitals reach full capacity.

• If the vaccination rate drops below 50%.