Germany considers more COVID-19 curbs, compulsory vaccines as cases soar

People wait in front of '2G' rule signs, allowing only those vaccinated or recovered from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to enter, at the entrance of the Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

BERLIN (Reuters) -Health Minister Jens Spahn called on Tuesday for further restrictions as Germany's rate of coronavirus infections hit a record high and more politicians backed compulsory vaccinations.

The seven-day incidence rate jumped to 399.8 per 100,000 people on Tuesday, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed, the 16th straight day it has hit a record level.