Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 152,438

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,055 to 152,438 - RKI

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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,055 to 152,438, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday - a second day of deceleration after three days of acceleration in new infections.

On Friday confirmed coronavirus cases had increased by 2,337.

The reported death toll rose by 179 to 5,500, the tally showed on Saturday.

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