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    'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown

    The German chancellor announces an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raise the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
    by Scott Neuman Mar 23, 2021 2 minutes
    German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with Bavaria's State Premier Markus Soeder (right) and Berlin's Mayor Michael Mueller, participate in a news conference following talks via videoconference with Germany's state premiers on the extension of the current COVID-19 lockdown in Germany.

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19 as Europe struggles in its vaccination campaign.

    Speaking early Tuesday, Merkel said restrictions would be extended until

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