Vjezbe Engleski VI - 15.04.2020 15:40

Dear all,

we are constantly focusing on translation of  various aspects of German culture and civilization, sometimes on social media terminology. Examine and differentiate between parts of language structures. Use and integrate the acquired language skills and competencies for the purpose of translating correctly on the lexical level. 

TEXT FOR THIS WEEK:

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Germany on 27 January 2020, when the first COVID-19 case was confirmed and contained near Munich, Bavaria. The majority of the cases in January and early February originated from the headquarters of a car parts manufacturer there. On 25 and 26 February, multiple cases related to the Italian outbreak were detected in Baden-Württemberg. A large cluster linked to a Carnival event was formed in Heinsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, with the first death reported on 9 March 2020. New clusters were introduced in other regions via Heinsberg as well as via people coming from Italy, Iran and China, from where non-Germans could arrive by plane until 17-18 March.

German disease and epidemic control is advised by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) according to a national pandemic plan. The outbreaks were first managed in a containment stage, which attempted to minimise the expansion of clusters. The German government and several health officials stated that the country was well prepared and at first saw no need to take special measures to stock up or limit public freedom. Since 13 March, the pandemic has been managed in the protection stage as per the RKI plan, with German states mandating school and kindergarten closures, postponing academic semesters and prohibiting visits to nursing homes to protect the elderly. Two days later, borders to five neighbouring countries were closed. On 22 March, the government announced a national curfew. Individuals are only allowed to leave their living quarters for certain activities e.g. commuting to work, engaging in sports or purchasing groceries but not in groups exceeding two people if they do not share the same household.

Spomenka Nikolic

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