Germany dashes hopes of businesses for quick reopening of economy
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier on Tuesday dashed hopes of business lobby groups for a quick reopening of the economy, saying the country should not rush to ease coronavirus restrictions as this could risk another wave of infections. “Business can’t flourish if we get a third wave of infections,” Altmaier told German television before a virtual meeting with representatives of 40 industry associations. The minister said he recognised that lots of businesses were desperate for a prospect of an end to the current lockdown, but added that Germany was proceeding with caution for fear of new coronavirus variants in neighbouring countries.
Reuters - February 16, 2021View the full story here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany-economy/germany-dashes-hopes-of-businesses-for-quick-reopening-of-economy-idUSKBN2AG1G1