Germany agrees to more aid to shield workers, companies from coronavirus hit

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's coalition parties on Thursday agreed to further measures worth some 10 billion euros (8.9 billion pounds) to shield workers and companies from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.The aid package includes higher state transfers for people in short-time work schemes, according to a document agreed by senior members of Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition.The parties agreed to temporarily lower the tax burden for the catering industry through a reduced VAT..