Coronavirus cases in Germany surpass 100,000 with more than 1,500 deaths

Cases of COVID-19 in Germany have surpassed 100,000, with more than 1,500 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Germany has ordered Germany residents to self-isolate for 2 weeks when coming from abroad from April 10.

The German government said it does not yet have a date on which restrictions to combat the coronavirus would be lifted, government spokesperson Steffen Seibert said.

Seibert told a press conference in Berlin that it was too early to relax measures and that the government recommends people maintain a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) with one another when out of their homes.

Germany's so-called "Corona-Cabinet" has not spoken over a requirement to wear face masks, Seibert said. He added that the government wanted to help companies that have changed their production to make medical protection equipment.

The German government has confirmed a quick loan scheme for medium-sized companies to bolster jobs and futures amid the current coronavirus-induced economic restrictions. Under the scheme, such companies can receive government-guaranteed loans of up to €800,000 ($862,942) at 3% interest at short notice.