The German state of Bavaria has cancelled all of its popular Christmas markets this year due to a surge in coronavirus infections as part of broader restrictions to fight the pandemic, reports AFP.
“The situation is very, very serious and difficult,” state premier Markus Soeder told a news conference, at which he also announced a shutdown of clubs, bars and night service at restaurants to tame the fourth wave of the outbreak.
“We have a clear goal: fighting corona, protecting people and protecting the healthcare system,” Soeder said.
