Merkel: Virus lockdowns and curfews vital

Updated April 16 2021 - 6:29pm, first published 6:23pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants new powers to force virus lockdowns and curfews.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants new powers to force virus lockdowns and curfews.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged lawmakers to approve new powers to force coronavirus lockdowns and curfews on areas with high infection rates, saying a majority of Germans are in favour of stricter measures.

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