The measure would apply to German nationals, as well as to long-time residents or citizens of the European Union who return to the country after several days abroad.

Restrictions for non-nationals or long-time residents have been in place since mid-March, admitting them only if they have a “valid reason to travel.” This applies, for instance, to EU citizens who travel through Germany to get to their home country.

The crisis cabinet on Monday was discussing several new measures to step up Germany’s response to the coronavirus epidemic, which had caused at least 95,900 infections and 1,418 deaths in the country by Monday morning, according to a dpa tally based on state data.

Sources say the cabinet will also agree to help companies that are struggling due to the epidemic with full state guarantees for loans of up to 800,000 euros (864,565 dollars).

The measure comes on top of an unprecedented aid package, approved 10 days ago, for citizens and businesses left in dire straits by the health crisis.

Companies would be able to obtain credit guaranteed in full by the state as long as certain conditions are met.

The government hopes that the new programme will prevent a wave of bankruptcy among medium-sized companies.