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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in self-quarantine after a doctor who vaccinated her tested positive for coronavirus
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the media in Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016, one day after a truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Quarantined After Doctor Tests Positive for COVID-19
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at a press conference about coronavirus, in Berlin, on March 22, 2020.
Michael Kappeler—Pool photo via AP
March 22, 2020
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Merkel’s spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor’s test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.
Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. About 93,800 people have recovered, mostly in China.
Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo “regular tests” in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.
Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
The development illustrated how even world leaders aren’t free from the risk of infection.
“With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero,” Merkel told reporters. “Whether you are half a meter apart or 1.5 meters apart makes a huge difference.”
Seconds later, she was informed that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
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Merkel quarantined as doctor tests positive for coronavirus
German chancellor informed about the measure shortly after a press conference on coronavirus
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Sun 22 Mar 2020 20.56 GMT First published on Sun 22 Mar 2020 18.30 GMT
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Angela Merkel addresses the media at a press conference before going into quarantine. Photograph: Getty Images
Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for coronavirus.
The German chancellor was informed about the doctor’s test shortly after holding a news conference on Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus, her spokesman Steffen Seibert said. He said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine on Friday against pneumococcal infection.
At the televised press briefing Merkel said Germany would ban public meetings of more than two people. “The great aim is to gain time in the fight against the virus,” she said, citing an agreement between the federal government and regional states. For at least the next two weeks, people will not be allowed to form groups of three or more in public unless they live together in the same household, or the gathering is work-related, she added.
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For most people, Covid-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing. For some, especially older people and those with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, or even death. About 93,800 people have recovered, mostly in China.
Seibert said Merkel would undergo regular tests in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.
Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 metres (about 5 feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
Merkel on Sunday thanked “the overwhelming majority” of Germans who were following rules on social distancing to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“I know that it means sacrifice,” she said, citing the economic and social costs that the lockdown was having. “I’m moved by the fact that so many are abiding by these rules. This way we show care for older and sick people, because the virus is most dangerous to them. In short: we are saving lives with this.”
Merkel said the lockdown had already affected her profoundly, too. “My life has also fundamentally changed and now consists largely of phone calls and video conferences,” she said.
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The development illustrated how even world leaders are not free from the risk of infection. “With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero,” Merkel told reporters. “Whether you are half a metre apart or 1.5 metres apart makes a huge difference.”
Seconds later, she was informed that her doctor had tested positive for Covid-19.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in self-quarantine after a doctor who vaccinated her tested positive for coronavirus
Ellen Cranley
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the media in Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016, one day after a truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
NOW WATCH:
More: Angela Merkel Quarantine Germany coronavirus
https://time.com/5808001/merkel-quarantine-coronavirus-covid-19/
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Quarantined After Doctor Tests Positive for COVID-19
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at a press conference about coronavirus, in Berlin, on March 22, 2020.
Michael Kappeler—Pool photo via AP
March 22, 2020
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Merkel’s spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor’s test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.
Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. About 93,800 people have recovered, mostly in China.
Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo “regular tests” in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.
Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
The development illustrated how even world leaders aren’t free from the risk of infection.
“With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero,” Merkel told reporters. “Whether you are half a meter apart or 1.5 meters apart makes a huge difference.”
Seconds later, she was informed that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
The Coronavirus Brief. Everything you need to know about the global spread of COVID-19
You can unsubscribe at any time. By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...d-as-doctor-who-vaccinated-her-tests-positive
Merkel quarantined as doctor tests positive for coronavirus
German chancellor informed about the measure shortly after a press conference on coronavirus
Associated Press
Sun 22 Mar 2020 20.56 GMT First published on Sun 22 Mar 2020 18.30 GMT
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Angela Merkel addresses the media at a press conference before going into quarantine. Photograph: Getty Images
Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for coronavirus.
The German chancellor was informed about the doctor’s test shortly after holding a news conference on Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus, her spokesman Steffen Seibert said. He said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine on Friday against pneumococcal infection.
At the televised press briefing Merkel said Germany would ban public meetings of more than two people. “The great aim is to gain time in the fight against the virus,” she said, citing an agreement between the federal government and regional states. For at least the next two weeks, people will not be allowed to form groups of three or more in public unless they live together in the same household, or the gathering is work-related, she added.
Coronavirus: the week explained - sign up for our email newsletter
Read more
For most people, Covid-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing. For some, especially older people and those with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, or even death. About 93,800 people have recovered, mostly in China.
Seibert said Merkel would undergo regular tests in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.
Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 metres (about 5 feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
Merkel on Sunday thanked “the overwhelming majority” of Germans who were following rules on social distancing to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“I know that it means sacrifice,” she said, citing the economic and social costs that the lockdown was having. “I’m moved by the fact that so many are abiding by these rules. This way we show care for older and sick people, because the virus is most dangerous to them. In short: we are saving lives with this.”
Merkel said the lockdown had already affected her profoundly, too. “My life has also fundamentally changed and now consists largely of phone calls and video conferences,” she said.
Germany's low coronavirus mortality rate intrigues experts
Read more
The development illustrated how even world leaders are not free from the risk of infection. “With a certain distance the risk of infections is reduced almost to zero,” Merkel told reporters. “Whether you are half a metre apart or 1.5 metres apart makes a huge difference.”
Seconds later, she was informed that her doctor had tested positive for Covid-19.
