German states agree lodging ban for travellers from domestic risk areas - DPA

Germany's states have agreed on a lodging ban for travellers from domestic coronavirus risk areas to curb surging numbers of new infections, German news agency DPA said on Wednesday, citing sources who took part in a video conference of senior state officials.

As in other European countries, coronavirus infections have climbed steadily in Germany over the last two months. The capital Berlin announced a late-night curfew on restaurants and bars on Tuesday.