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RTL|Update: 15.12.2020 14:12 © RTL After long discussions, the Chamber of Deputies passed the new Covid-19 law on Tuesday morning, but only with the votes of the majority parties. The opposition did not hold back on their criticism, describing the measures as incoherent and inefficient. The draft bill extends the current restrictions until 15 January. It provides in particular for the co...

The government on Tuesday defended its latest round of measures to combat the coronavirus from criticism by opposition parties, saying it trusted citizens recognise the seriousness of the situation and follow the rules.  The majority parties (DP, LSAP and déi Gréng) on 15 December voted to extend restrictions--such as a curfew, closed restaurants and a rule of two--until mid-January, adding new measures for shopping malls and restaurants offering take-away food and drink. “The general situ...