Authorities focusing on long-term strategies in their ongoing battle against the coronavirus
Germany's lockdown, which began in early November, has been extended until January 10, 2021, as infection numbers remain significantly high. This extension was announced by the German federal government and has been described as a "tough but unavoidable approach" by Gerd Landsberg, the managing director of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities.
In a statement made to the Funke media group's newspapers, Landsberg acknowledged that the lockdown is not just affecting businesses and the economy, but also people seeking normality. He did not express that a multi-month lockdown into the beginning of 2021 is impossible, but rather tough and unavoidable.
Landsberg's statement comes as the German Association of Towns and Municipalities has called for long-term prospects in combating the coronavirus. The Association has been vocal about the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the pandemic and return to normalcy.
On a Thursday, Landsberg made his statement in reference to the lockdown extension beyond New Year's. The extension of border controls, announced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on August 7, 2025, is one of the long-term measures being considered by the German government. However, there is no direct confirmation from the search results about the specific announcement date or whom the government informed regarding long-term measures against the coronavirus.
Despite the impact on people's desire for normality, the lockdown extension is seen as necessary. Landsberg's statement reflects a shared sentiment among many in Germany, who recognise the need for continued measures to combat the ongoing pandemic.
As the country moves into the winter months, the focus remains on finding a way to curb the spread of the virus and return to a sense of normalcy. The lockdown extension is just one part of a larger strategy that Germany is implementing to tackle the coronavirus.
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