Germany will implement emergency measures to halt the easing of coronavirus restrictions and extend the current lockdown through to April 18, officials announced on Tuesday. Talks between leaders of Germany's 16 federal states and Chancellor Angela Merkel lasted until the early hours of the morning following a lengthy interruption. Health officials have warned a "third wave" of infections has exceeded the level at which authorities say intensive care units will be overburdened. What are the new measures? Nationwide lockdown restrictions will be extended to April 18, past the current expiration date of March 28. Social ... (full story)