Germany’s Merkel Expresses Concern Over The High Covid-19 Infection Rate

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed concerns over the alarming rise in coronavirus cases in the country and stressed the importance of vaccinations.

Merkel said infection numbers are rising at an alarming rate and that the vaccination protects not just yourself but also people you care about. She also said that the more people vaccinated, the more freedom there would be.

She added that there is no substitute for precautionary practices such as wearing face masks.

Regarding vaccinations, almost 50% of the German population is close to being fully vaccinated.