Germany extends travel warning for tourist trips abroad

The German Cabinet on Wednesday extended its strict global travel warning to limit the spread of COVID-19 and prevent German tourists from getting stranded overseas again, local media reported.

Germany's Foreign Ministry said the measure should remain in place “until further notice,” but at least until June 14, according to the report.

A total of 157,641 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in the country, while the death toll stands at 6,115 as of Wednesday.