Germany’s government approved on Friday the drop of most COVID-19 restrictions, in light of a new spike in cases, according to German Press Agency DPA.
This move came after 388 deputies in the Bundestag voted for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, while 277 others opposed them, and two deputies abstained from voting.
Starting Sunday, the country will start easing restrictions. Wearing masks and PCR tests will mainly involve people at higher risk of infection.
Mask wearing will only be legally required on public transportation, such as buses and trains, in addition to hospitals, and care units.
The country also has the possibility to tighten restrictions in the event of a rise in cases, after obtaining the regional parliament’s approval.
Currently, COVID-19 infections in Germany are at their peak, with the highest daily average reported, reaching 222,959, according to Reuters’ latest COVID Tracker, released this Friday.
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