COVID-19 cases in Germany rises, int'l travel trade fair canceled

Photo taken on Feb. 29, 2020 shows an entrance to Messe Berlin in Berlin, capital of Germany. There are almost 60 cases of COVID-19 infection in Germany, according to Susanne Wackers, spokesperson of the federal health ministry at a press conference midday Friday. On Friday evening, the Messe Berlin announced that the ITB Berlin travel trade show is cancelled. The ITB Berlin show, due to open on March 4, is a world leading travel trade show that drew over 10,000 exhibitors globally last year. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)