German authorities announced a ban on gatherings of more than two people as the country scrambles to address the novel coronavirus outbreak.
In a press conference aired Sunday evening local time, Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Armin Laschet said the government was aiming to cut down on contact between Germans outside of their immediate families and the policy would be enforced by police and local authorities.
The ban, which does not apply to families, would be take effect on March 23 until the Easter holidays around April 19, and violators could expect fines up to 25,000 EUR (26,908.75 USD,) Laschet said.
www.businessinsider.com/germany-ban-2-or-more-people-new-coronavirus-rules-2020-3
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