Before the cold sets in, mask laws are again in the spotlight.

Hospitals are reaching capacity as the number of COVID-19 infections continues to rise. German politicians are demanding tougher preventative measures as winter approaches, despite claims to the contrary from several countries.

Fall has arrived in Germany, and bright autumn leaves swirl over Berlin's Kurfürstendamm promenade, where high-end businesses line either side of the ancient street: apparel, perfume, presents. Ku'....