Germany has recorded its lowest number of new daily coronavirus infections in nearly nine months, and officials are floating the possibility of loosening mask-wearing rules, AP reports.

The Robert Koch Institute, the national disease control centre, said that 549 new cases were reported over the previous 24 hours. It’s the first time since September 21 that the figure has been under 1,000, though it’s typical for numbers over the weekend to be relatively low because fewer tests are conducted and reported.

People are seen at the "Monbijoupark" (Monbijou Park) during a warm summer evening in Berlin, Germany,  June 11. — AP
People are seen at the "Monbijoupark" (Monbijou Park) during a warm summer evening in Berlin, Germany, June 11. — AP

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