Germany faces calls for nationwide approach to Covid restrictions

Frustration grows over patchwork arrangements across the country as infections rates continue to rise

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Calls are growing in Germany for the introduction of nationwide coronavirus restrictions amid confusion and frustration over patchwork arrangements across the country as the infection rate continues to rise.

The majority of Germans are in favour of a more unified approach to tackling the virus, now in its third wave, according to a poll, ahead of an expected tightening of rules after the holiday weekend.