Covid-19: Lockdown in Germany extended till February 14

People wear face masks as they walk past a bus during lockdown due to the coronavirus disease pandemic in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo

The German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders on Tuesday agreed to extend the country's lockdown until Feb. 14 to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told Reuters.

They also agreed to mandate medical masks for passengers of public transport, the sources added.