Prognosis
Merkel Urges Germans to Help Stop Virus ‘Worst-Case Scenario’
- Chancellor made comments after extending a partial shutdown
- Germany’s curbs failed to prevent new cases rising to a record
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Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to do more to rein in the coronavirus to avoid the “worst-case scenario” of an overburdened health care system.
Speaking in parliament Thursday after extending a partial lockdown until at least Dec. 20, Merkel said restrictions will likely remain in place until early January. On a more upbeat note, she said it’s possible that a vaccine for the virus will be available before Christmas.