NEW RESTRICTIONS IN GERMANY
The German government is preparing to tighten health restrictions on the New Year, according to a bill consulted by AFP and which has yet to be discussed at a crisis meeting between the government and representatives of the 16 German regions.
From December 28, excluding children under 14, people vaccinated or cured will not be able to welcome more than 10 guests into their homes and provided that they are all immunized, according to the text. Non-vaccinated people are only allowed to invite a maximum of two people from one household.
On the same date, sporting events will take place “without spectators” until further notice, as will cultural events and concerts, according to a second amended text broadcast in the evening. Discos and dance clubs will be closed.
Unlike neighboring Netherlands, Germany does not plan to close non-essential stores, cinemas or restaurants, considering it sufficient to limit their access to people who have been vaccinated or cured.