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Germany's Merkel Warns Coronavirus Variants Could 'Destroy' Gains Against Pandemic

The German chancellor defended her government's decision to extend a COVID-19 lockdown into March, as she issued a stark warning about fast-spreading new strains.

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Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.