An illustration shows a man showing a FFP2 face mask in Dortmund, western Germany, on January 19, 2021. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of Germany's 16 states are expected on january 19 to extend and tighten a partial lockdown beyond January, as fears grow over virus variant strains believed to be more contagious. Draft measures seen ahead of the emergency talks include prolonging current restrictions until at least mid-February, requiring medical masks on public transport and in shops, and increasing pressure on employers to allow staff to work from home where possible. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) Bild: AFP