Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced a new round of nationwide anti-coronavirus restrictions that are to remain in place until mid-April, as she warns that the COVID situation in the country is ‘very serious.’ This news comes amid a huge corruption scandal over the contract for the provision of face masks, which has now reached the ‘top,’ with Health Minister Jens Spahn himself facing questions. RT discusses the situation with conservative political activist Max Otte, who is a member of the ruling party.