Berlin suspends all events with over 1,000 participants

Authorities in the German capital of Berlin on Wednesday said all events with over 1,000 participants are banned until the end of the Easter holidays. 

Earlier, the city canceled all vents in large halls, such as state theatres, opera houses and concert halls. 

Germany on Wednesday confirmed its third death related to the coronavirus. The country has reported 1,296 cases of the virus so far.