Berlin: Germany is entering a new phase of the coronavirus pandemic in which a staged reopening of society is possible, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, but added that an “emergency brake” will let authorities reimpose curbs if case numbers get out of control. More curbs would be lifted from next wee»»»

Germany is to classify France as a high-risk zone for Covid-19, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, in a move that could see Berlin tighten border controls and require mandatory quarantine for French travellers. Conditions which would avert a complete border closure are currently being discussed by »»»

Germany is banning travellers from the UK from entering the country, due to concerns about a coronavirus variant first found in India. On Friday, Germany's public health institute declared the UK a "virus variant region". From Sunday, a temporary ban will be imposed on most travellers from the UK. »»»

Germany will classify France as a high-risk zone for Covid-19, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, in a move that could see Berlin tighten border controls and require mandatory quarantine to enter the country. The decision will come into force on Friday and be announced by the national health institute,»»»