Delta COVID-19 spreads rapidly in Germany

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BERLIN, June 18 (KUNA) -- The Delta strain of coronavirus has been spread wildly, whereas football fans were advised not to attend Euro 2020 games due to certain conditions, German authorities said Friday. According to the Robert Koch Institute, the new strain recorded several cases, which require being more cautious.Meanwhile, the German Medical Association (GMA) Dr. Frank Ulrich Montgomery warned against this pervasion and demanded the German authorities emphasizing health precautions in order to limit the spread of the virus.The Delta strain probably spread rapidly due to the fast infection from one person to another, German media group (Gruppe Funke) official said.He also stressed wearing facemasks in public areas, besides counseling not to rush in lifting the ban.In the meantime, the German government's office advised attending final and semi-final football games.In addition, the office's chairman Helga Brown stated to German Global Editors Network (GEN), that it requires two-week quarantine for all nationals who return back from London. (end) anj.mah MENAFN18062021000071011013ID1102303476