German leaders brace for backlash as they hint at carnival season ban
by Kate Connolly in Berlin from on (#572TJ)
Health minister says he cannot imagine' carnival taking place in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Germany's carnival season is expected to be cancelled owing to fears that the revelry and mass gatherings could contribute to the spread of the coronavirus.
The health minister, Jens Spahn, is expected to announce the ban in the coming days, and he has indicated that he is braced for a backlash.
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