World Alert: More than two-thirds of Germany could end up infected by coronavirus, Merkel warns

Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the "virus has arrived" and said up to 70 percent of the country could end up infected and the elderly and vulnerable would need to be protected. She urged people to adopt safeguards to slow the infection rate and ease the burden on the health-care system.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Mar 11, 8:17 AM     More than two-thirds of Germany could end up infected by coronavirus, Merkel warns Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the "virus has arrived" and said up to 70 percent of the country could end up infected and the elderly and vulnerable would need to be protected. She urged people to adopt safeguards to slow the infection rate and ease the burden on the health-care system. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071