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Germany calls up reservists to fight coronavirus
Germany will deploy the Bundeswehr to help civilian authorities fight the Covid-19 coronavirus. Reservists have been called up, as much of Europe switches to a war footing over the deadly illness.
“We have called on all reservists, especially those with medical experience, to register with us,” Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told the Financial Times on Thursday. Karenbauer said that the reservists would support local police, transport essential goods, and treat the sick.
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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has hit Germany harder than most European countries. More than 13,000 cases of the illness have been recorded, and 33 patients have died. Between Wednesday and Thursday, another 1,305 cases were recorded.
As the country struggles to prevent an Italy-style explosion of cases, Berlin fears that supply lines may be disrupted. The Polish government’s decision to close its border with Germany causes a 40km traffic jam on Tuesday,
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