It reported that more than 22,000 new infections had been detected last day, bringing the total number of infections to over one million.
The number of Covid-19 patients being treated in intensive care has risen to more than 3,500 from 360 in early October.
Chancellor Angela Merkel announced this week that the strict measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which were introduced in early November, will be extended until December 20, and if the situation does not improve, they will be extended until the beginning of January.
Restaurants, bars, sports and cultural facilities have closed, but schools and shops continue to operate.
From December 1, the maximum number of people allowed in private gatherings will be reduced from the current ten to five. However, so that people can meet during Christmas and New Year, from December 23 to January 1, this number will be increased to ten. However, the capital Berlin has decided to maintain the restriction of five people during the holidays.
Germany has a population of 83 million.
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