. >> the priority for these germans was pretty obvious,, queueuing at the haiairdresserss fifirst thingn monday. onone basis on discussion for further easing might be found in a new study in the western district. it suggested 1.8 million people may have been infected nationwide, 10 times the number previously confirmed. a new and precise test for antibodies can help verifyfyhe extt number of infections. >> the new test amounts to an important milestonene in the fit against the virus. >> meanwhile, some states are pressing ahead. one will allow people to meet up in groups of five. lower saxony announced the reopening of restaurants. chancellor merkel and others fear that if different regions race to reopen, it could undo the successes achieved so far. >> we are so close to the number where we would have exponential growth again. i do not understand why we cannot be a bit more patient to secure what we have achieved. >> on wednesday, chancellor merkel and the german state premieres will talk about lifting more restrictions. brent: patient is a difficult thing these days. let's go to the c