‘Germany wants to stop air traffic’ | Abroad

Just as Israel has halted international air traffic, Interior Minister Seehofer told Bild newspaper: “The danger of the numerous virus mutations forces us to consider drastic measures.”

Seehofer presented Chancellor Merkel several scenarios. Much stricter border controls in areas with much more infections is also possible, the minister said.

‘Rice style stand’

Merkel strives for a “travel stop.” The head of government already hinted at a closure of the German borders. She also wants European measures, such as an entry ban from areas where a mutation is raging.

Merkel had asked Seehofer last weekend to work out various scenarios. Germany has already taken several measures against the more contagious mutations, such as stricter masks in public transport and in shops.

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