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Germany offers booster shots to everyone amid 'very worrying' surge in cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Germany offers booster shots to everyone amid 'very worrying' surge in cases

CNN  

Berlin German health officials have warned the country is in the grips of a "very worrying" spike in Covid-19 cases and expanded its booster vaccine program to all adults, after a new record in daily infections was registered for the second day running. Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Friday that everyone in the country will become eligible for a booster …

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Euro 2020: Germany's health minister angered by UEFA decision on stadium lighting
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany's health minister angered by UEFA decision on stadium lighting

The Hindu  

German health minister Jens Spahn has been angered by what he slammed as a "very irritating" UEFA decision to stop Munich's Allianz Arena being lit in rainbow colours for Germany's Euro 2020 match against Hungary to protest an anti-LGBTQ law. Munich's mayor Dieter Reiter suggested making the gesture during Wednesday's match to highlight legislation in Hungary banning school materials deemed …

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Germany starts rolling out a digital EU vaccination pass
3 years, 6 months ago

Germany starts rolling out a digital EU vaccination pass

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany on Thursday started rolling out a digital vaccination pass that can be used across Europe as the continent gets ready for the key summer travel season. The country’s health minister said starting this week vaccination centers, doctors practices and pharmacies will gradually start giving out digital passes to fully vaccinated people. The vaccination passport should be available …

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German minister laments choice of Syria for WHO board seat
3 years, 7 months ago

German minister laments choice of Syria for WHO board seat

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s health minister says he is “anything but happy” that Syria’s government — which has waged a devastating, deadly decade-long war against dissenters — has been selected for a seat on the World Health Organization’s executive board. Health Minister Jens Spahn said Tuesday that the choice of Syria, which was confirmed with no debate or dissent at a …

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Germany to impose ‘emergency brake’ law to curb Covid infections across almost entire country
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany to impose ‘emergency brake’ law to curb Covid infections across almost entire country

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Germany’s new “emergency brake” rules for areas with high Covid-19 infection rates, intended to curb the spread of the virus, will come into force Saturday, Health Minister Jens Spahn said. The law enables Germany’s government to impose curfews between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, as well as limiting private gatherings, sports and shop openings, in …

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German lawmakers approve ‘emergency brake’ virus rules
3 years, 8 months ago

German lawmakers approve ‘emergency brake’ virus rules

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German lawmakers on Wednesday approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly, among them closures and a nighttime curfew. The legislation to apply an “emergency brake” consistently in areas with high infection rates is intended to end the patchwork of measures that has often characterized …

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Not Enough Vaccine Doses In Europe To Stop A 3rd Wave, German Health Minister Says
3 years, 9 months ago

Not Enough Vaccine Doses In Europe To Stop A 3rd Wave, German Health Minister Says

NPR  

Not Enough Vaccine Doses In Europe To Stop A 3rd Wave, German Health Minister Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Marijan Murat/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Marijan Murat/Pool/AFP via Getty Images German Health Minister Jens Spahn is telling Germans to diligently follow coronavirus safety rules, warning that vaccines won't arrive quickly enough to prevent a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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Germany to suspend air links with UK over new ’out-of-control’ Covid strain
4 years ago

Germany to suspend air links with UK over new ’out-of-control’ Covid strain

Live Mint  

Germany will suspend air links with Britain "from midnight", the health minister said Sunday, following in the footsteps of Belgium and the Netherlands after a new more infectious coronavirus strain appeared in the UK. A government source had earlier told AFP the restriction could be adopted by the entire 27-member European Union and that countries are also discussing a joint …

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Germany claims Russian COVID-19 vaccine not sufficiently tested
4 years, 4 months ago

Germany claims Russian COVID-19 vaccine not sufficiently tested

The Hindu  

German Health Minister Jens Spahn on Wednesday said Russia's COVID-19 vaccine had not been sufficiently tested, adding the aim was to have a safe product rather than just being first to start vaccinating people. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said that the country has granted regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing. …

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German health minister backs Bundesliga restart, slams Kalou
4 years, 8 months ago

German health minister backs Bundesliga restart, slams Kalou

The Hindu  

Germany’s health minister has backed the Bundesliga’s plan to resume in 10 days time with final approval on the league’s return due on Wednesday. RELATED| The German Football League hopes on Wednesday to get the go-ahead to restart the season, from May 15, when Chancellor Angela Merkel’s meets the 16 state leaders via a conference call. Hertha Berlin suspended Ivory …

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