Anti-virus restrictions protest in Munich

Protesters took to the streets of Munich in violation of a pandemic-related ban on large gatherings to voice their opposition to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The protesters split into several groups in the city centre. Police estimates that around 5,000 protesters took part across various locations, and more than 1,000 police were on duty. According to police, around 700 administrative offence notices were issued and fines were imposed on two people involved in organising the protest. Police said they dispersed about 1300 people, and had to resort to "pushing and shoving" in about 220 instances. In about ten cases, officers used a baton. Around 20 people were charged with resisting the police. Restrictions that took effect in Germany over recent days included limiting private gatherings to 10 people. Large-scale New Year's celebrations have been canceled and the sale of fireworks banned. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach had advised Germans to spend the New Year's period “very cautiously” and celebrate only in very small groups. On Wednesday, Germany's official data showed 40,043 reported new cases over the past 24 hours and an infection rate, or incidence, of 205.5 new cases per 100,000 residents over the past seven days.

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Anti-virus restrictions protest in Munich

Protesters took to the streets of Munich in violation of a pandemic-related ban on large gatherings to voice their opposition to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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