Germany is set to introduce new Covid measures that will limit private gatherings for vaccinated people
No more than 10 vaccinated people will be allowed to meet up for private gatherings from 28 December, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
It comes amid concerns of the Omicron Covid variant, which has a high transmission rate.Big events - such as football matches - will also have to take place behind closed doors from 28 December, meaning no spectators will be allowed to attend.
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