German Chancellor Angela Merkel apologized to the citizens for the introduction of quarantine on Easter holidays and canceled it in a day after administration. The words of the German leader leads Deutsche Welle.
During the press conference, Merkel said that the announcement of quarantine for Easter holidays was dictated by “good intentions” – the desire to slow down the spread of the third wave of coronavirus. “Nevertheless, it was a mistake to fix it, preferably in time,” the politician recognized.
On the eve of Merkel, reported the extension of quarantine in the country until April 18. The insulation mode was planned to be emphasized in the Easter period – from April 1 to April 5. It was reported that religious meetings for Easter will be held online.
Last week, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Lyien reported the deterioration of the situation with coronavirus in Europe. She believes that it is already possible to see the formation of a third wave in the countries of the community.