Germany extends lockdown

The German authorities have agreed to extend the quarantine measures in the country until March 7, Report informs referring to TASS.

The current decisions of the chancellor and prime ministers of the federal states remain in force if this decree doesn’t provide for any changes. The state authorities will adapt their orders accordingly and extend them until March 7, reads a document adopted following the meeting of German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the heads of regions.

The changes include, in particular, the opening of hairdressing salons from March 1 - subject to the rules of hygiene. The decision to open schools remains with the federal states. Further steps to weaken the lockdown will only be taken if, within seven days, the number of new infection cases is consistently below 35 per 100,000 inhabitants. Then retail outlets, museums, and other institutions may open.