Munich Braces for Potential COVID Surge Following Oktoberfest

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As the Oktoberfest festivities in Munich are in full swing, concerns are rising about the potential for a surge in COVID-19 cases. The extent of this year's post-Oktoberfest COVID wave and its impact on hospitals remains uncertain, but experts are unanimous that it is inevitable. Ulrike Protzer,...

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