Coronavirus latest: Reopen borders now, German politicians demand
By DW
10 May 2020 |
11:22 am
A group of lawmakers from Angela Merkel's ruling conservative bloc have called for an immediate end to checks at Germany's borders. In China, Beijing residents can now travel, but only if they use a health app.
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