Merkel “Corona 19 Solitude Heart Hurts… Pandemic Hard Step”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on the 21st (local time), “It hurts to see how many people died lonely there” in relation to the deaths of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) concentrated in nursing homes and nursing homes.

He said at a press conference on the current situation of Corona 19 held at the German Public Affairs Office that day, “this is emotionally very difficult for me.”

Prime Minister Merkel diagnosed that “the pandemic (a global pandemic) has entered a difficult stage,” and “contrasting patterns are appearing at the same time.”

On the one hand, he expressed his appreciation for the participation of citizens, saying, “On the one hand, the strong blockade took effect and the number of patients in the intensive care unit was smaller than at Christmas time. If the blockade was not taken, the intensive care unit would have been full now.”

On the other hand, it was diagnosed that the death toll of Corona 19 was still high.

“It’s terrible because it’s not just a number,” he said.

Prime Minister Merkel strongly warned against the mutant virus.

He said, “Even in every effort, we must not neglect to pay attention to the danger of a mutant virus,” he said. “Mutation is not dominant yet, but it must be taken very seriously. We must stop it before it is reflected in the number of confirmed cases per day. .

Prime Minister Merkel explained that if the blockade could be eased, opening the doors of schools and childcare facilities would be a top priority.

Next, they picked beauty salons and retailers.

Prime Minister Merkel predicted that 8 million doses of vaccine would be supplied in the first quarter despite delays in vaccine delivery from Pfizer and Bioentech.

From the second quarter, more and more citizens will be vaccinated, and by the end of the summer, September 21, it is expected that all citizens will have the opportunity to be vaccinated.

Regarding the inauguration of US President Joe Biden, Merkel said, “The space for political consensus is much wider than that of President Donald Trump.” “The US’s return to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Paris Climate Agreement, immigration issues, etc. “Show this.”

“Europe will have to take more responsibility not only military, but also diplomacy and other sectors,” he added.

Prime Minister Merkel’s press conference was held for the fourth time since the pandemic began.

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