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Germany to start mandatory coronavirus testing of travellers this week: minister

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Mandatory testing of travellers returning to Germany from countries with a high risk of COVID-19 infection will take effect later this week, Health Minister Jens Spahn said.

"We have first drafts. We want to coordinate this well with the states because they need to be able to implement it at airports and train stations," he told German broadcaster ARD on Monday.

(Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Michelle Martin)

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