German parliament’s upper house has approved a controversial Infection Protection Act, being the last hurdle before the passage of the law with the president’s signature.
Police clashed with protesters in Berlin on Wednesday as they tried to disperse a rally against the coronavirus lockdown while parliament debated the controversial law.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government had asked parliament for temporary powers to enforce a nation-wide coronaries lockdown after several regions failed to impose agreed curbs.
The draft law presented to the cabinet, says a compulsory national emergency-brake will be introduced if the number of new infections per 100,000 residents in a district or city exceeds 100 for three consecutive days within a week.
The measures include curfews between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., as well as limiting private gatherings to one household plus one other person.
No shops barring the essential ones will remain open. Opening of cultural and recreational facilities such as theatres, museums and zoos will be prohibited.
Also, Schools will have to return to distance learning if the virus incidence rises above 165 per 100,000 for three consecutive days.
The change to the law will apply until June 30.
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