On Friday, Germany surpassed the one million coronavirus cases as it hit the highest daily death toll of 426, according to the data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 22,806 to 1,006,394, according to the RKI.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that she would not suffice to ease restrictions and eliminate the risk of overwhelming hospitals.
The reported death toll rose by 426 to 15,586, the tally showed. That number was at 260 a week ago, and at 49 on Nov. 2, the day the lockdown lite was launched.
Bars, restaurants, theatres and fitness studios are closed but schools and shops remain open. From Dec. 1, private gatherings will be limited to five people from currently 10.
