As the number of cases continued to rise, Ms Merkel imposed further lockdown restrictions until mid-April. But as infections are still increasing, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz warned restrictions could be imposed until at least June. Germany could face lockdown until June as restrictions fails to drop casesFinance Minister Olaf ScholzThe Finance Minister said steps would also clarify when visits to concerts, theatres and football stadiums would be possible. Ms Merkel drew up the law after some of Germany's 16 federal states refused to impose tough measures despite a surge in cases. Thousands of people protest Covid restrictions in Germany

Source: Express April 25, 2021 20:18 UTC