Coronavirus: Germany to close borders with France, Austria and Switzerland to contain spread of Covid-19 and panic-buying

Sunday 15 March 2020 15:43 GMT

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Germany will close its borders with France, Austria and Switzerland from Monday, according to the German newspaper Bild.

The newspaper said free movement of goods would remain in place and commuters would be able to cross the borders for work.

Closing borders was not only to contain the Covid-19 epidemic but also to prevent panic bulk purchases by foreigners which was apparently causing supply problems in areas around the borders, according to Bild.

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