Germany Passes One Million Cases, Could Be Under Lockdown Until Spring

Germany's Economy Minister, Peter Altmaier, discusses the country's COVID-19 restrictions, stating they cannot be eased until infections drop below 50 per 100,000 residents. Germany has surpassed 1 million cases, and its lockdown is extended until at least December 20th. Measures have reduced social contact by 40%, but daily infections remain high. The country has secured over 300 million vaccine doses, but there are concerns about hospital storage capacity. Vaccines may be approved by mid-December.

What did Minister Peter Altmaier say about the duration of restrictions?

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How many infections per 100,000 residents did Altmaier mention as a threshold for easing restrictions?

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What measures did Germany impose at the beginning of the month?

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What percentage reduction in social contact did German health authorities estimate?

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What concern is there regarding hospitals in Germany related to vaccination doses?

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