The following report is from CNBC:
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reversed plans on Wednesday for a coronavirus lockdown over Easter amid criticism from experts and officials over the move.
The plans had called for placing the country in a strict lockdown over the Easter holiday — which would have seen all shops and churches close from April 1-5.
According to German news outlet Deutsche Welle,
We must try to slow down the third wave of the pandemic. Nevertheless, it was a mistake. At the end of the day, I carry the last responsibility.
It’s now important for me to say so here. A mistake should be called a mistake and above all, it should be corrected, preferably in good time.
Angela Merkel
Merkel’s comments come after sharp criticism that a plan, devised earlier this week with regional leaders, to impose a strict lockdown over the Easter period to help halt a third wave of coronavirus cases currently being seen in Germany, largely driven by more infectious variants of the virus.
Critics of the move, which included health experts and business leaders, said the lockdown could cause more harm than good, particularly the plans to allow grocery stores and supermarkets to open for a limited amount of time over the holiday — a move likely to cause crowds to gather. Others questioned the lost working hours and wages the move would entail.
It was well reasoned, but was not really doable in such a short time. Too many questions, from missing wages through to the loss of time in factories and facilities, could not be adequately answered in time.
It’s a rare U-turn from a leader considered Europe’s figurehead and seen as a steady hand during times of crisis. It’s also a further signal that Germany, a country lauded for its initial response to the pandemic, is starting to feel the strain of difficult decisions having to be made as the pandemic continues to throw up new challenges and concerns.
AUTHOR COMMENTARY
[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. [2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. [3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. [4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. [5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. [6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. [7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.Psalm 56:1-7
‘Hello world, I am Führer Merkel. As your loving tyrant that cares for your health and safety, I am undoing some of my draconian restrictions. I didn’t care the first two times about missing wages and shutdown facilities when I instigated a hard lockdown; but since my slaves are acting restless I’ll ease their chain.’ ‘Heil, mein Führer!’
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I believe that they are in a tight spot. The truth is out, and they are afraid. But in the end, we know how this is going to play out.
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Third wave of the pandemic , where 99.9 live to see the sun come up . The devil’s got the whole world deceived .