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Germany to introduce tighter restrictions on unvaccinated, says Merkel
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Germany will introduce tighter COVID-19 curbs on unvaccinated citizens, said Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday after holding a crisis meeting amid a surge in infections.
In regions where there are more than three COVID-19 patients in hospital per 100,000 inhabitants, only the vaccinated and those who have recovered from the virus will be able to access public places such as restaurants or concert halls.
Most regions in the country are currently above that threshold.
Under the new rules, unvaccinated people -- even if they tested negative for COVID-19 -- will see their access to many public venues restricted.
The announcement comes after Germany's lower house of parliament the Bundestag voted on Thursday in favour of new restrictions to curb
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