Germany's COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 1,000 for Third Consecutive Day... Merkel to Hold Strategy Meeting
[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The number of deaths in Germany due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has exceeded 1,000 for the third consecutive day. In response, German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to convene a meeting with the governors of the 16 states earlier than scheduled next week to consider further strengthening lockdown measures.
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's equivalent of a disease control agency, the number of COVID-19 deaths in Germany was reported as 1,113 on the previous day.
The number of new COVID-19 cases the previous day reached 22,638, pushing Germany's cumulative confirmed cases beyond 2 million.
As COVID-19 rapidly spreads despite strong lockdown measures, German media reported that Chancellor Angela Merkel will bring forward the federal government and 16 state governors' meeting originally scheduled for the 25th to next week to review additional lockdown reinforcements.
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Chancellor Merkel is reportedly considering expanding remote work to reduce the number of users on public transportation such as buses, subways, and trains. Additionally, she is also considering a measure to allow private gatherings to include only one person outside the same household.
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