by A.P.
German officials are considering lifting some measures in the coming weeks, but the shutdown will continue for now, DW learned on Tuesday.
Federal and state representatives are set to announce their decision tomorrow.
“Considering the virus mutations, the steps to lift the restrictions must come carefully and gradually in order to avoid risking the successful curbing of infections,” Germany’s top officials are expected to say, according to a draft statement obtained by DW.
The document foresees the country continuing its shutdown until March.
The authorities see reopening of day care centers and schools as a priority, the document states. They remain “optimistic that all citizens would be offered vaccination by the end of summer at the latest.”
