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Merkel Seeks Longer, Tighter Lockdown in German Pandemic Setback

Chancellery plan calls for curfew, quarantines to stem Covid
Germany’s move would be latest sign of Europe’s struggles

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By Arne Delfs and Mariajose Vera

March 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM UTC

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March 22, 2021 at 10:41 AM UTC

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Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed extending and tightening Germany’s lockdown after Covid-19 contagion rates nearly doubled in a month, highlighting Europe’s struggles to contain the pandemic.