Comments by German health minister, Jens Spahn
- We have the means to beat the virus during this year
- All three vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna) appear equally effective
- We are working on concepts to ease virus restrictions
The virus situation in Germany appears to be moderating at a gradual pace but amid concerns of the more contagious virus variant spreading, tighter restrictions may yet stay in place through to the Easter holidays.
Despite delays and bumps to the vaccine rollout, Europe is still targeting to try and vaccinate more than two-thirds of the adult population by the end of summer.
