Germany is showing 'very concerning' signs of a second coronavirus wave, the country's doctors' union has warned
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the media during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Friday, June 19, 2020 after video meeting with the members of the European Council. Germany is starting to experience a second coronavirus wave, the head of its doctors' union warned.
Germany recorded 879 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to the country's epidemiology institute.However, The Robert Koch Institute said the upwards trend was "very concerning."Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesGermany is already showing signs of a second wave of the coronavirus, which threatens to undo the country's early work in containing the impact of the pandemic, the head of the country's doctors' union has warned.
Germany was praised for its early efforts in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. It had recorded over 9,200 deaths as of Wednesday morning, a far lower figure than other European countries including France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. But she said that people should remain vigilant by practising good hygiene, wearing masks, and observing social distancing measures, amid warnings that the public was starting to lose interest in adhering to the measures.
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