The German government has barred public gatherings of more than two people, except for families, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Chancellor Angela Merkel made it clear that the new restrictions are not desirable but necessary.
She said “None of us wished that we would ever have to face the people with such rules.These are not recommendations, but rules. Spending time in public space is only permitted on your own, with another person who does not live in the household or with members of your own household.”
The rule will be in place for at least two weeks.
In Germany, the number of confirmed cases had risen to more than 23,900 by Sunday, with more than 90 deaths.