Germany wary on re-opening as England prepares to lift COVID curbs

BERLIN: German officials said on Tuesday coronavirus measures should be maintained until more of the population has been vaccinated, and one called England's plan to lift most restrictions despite the spread of the Delta variant "a highly risky experiment".

England will become from July 19 the first part of the United Kingdom to lift the legal requirement to wear masks and for people to socially distance. German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said coronavirus restrictions were still necessary to avoid a further lockdown of the economy.