A female federal police officer puts on a breathing mask at the border crossing to Switzerland before an inspection in Weil am Rhein, Monday, march 16, 2020. In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Germany will introduce comprehensive controls and entry bans at its borders with Switzerland. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can caus…
March 16, 2020
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