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Corona timetable in Bavaria: Söder announces great relaxation for restaurants and families - starting tomorrow

2020-05-05T11:03:25.456Z


Chancellor Angela Merkel announces further easing of the corona measures. But for Bavaria, most of the competence lies with the state government. The question is: What does Markus Söder decide?


Chancellor Angela Merkel announces further easing of the corona measures. But for Bavaria, most of the competence lies with the state government. The question is: What does Markus Söder decide?

  • Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder announced on Tuesday (May 5) far-reaching easing of the Corona * measures in Bavaria in May.
  • The easing affects all areas of life from the family, the grandparents, the school system, the exit restrictions (which will be abolished) as well as the catering and hotel industry.
  • Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus *. You can also see the current number of cases in Germany as a map *. The most important thing about the topic is also on our brand new Facebook page Corona News.

Update of May 5, 12.45 p.m .: Munich - Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder is currently announcing extensive easing of the corona rules in Bavaria in a press conference. They apply to all areas of life.

Overall, the state government is now for the first time making a long-term plan that gradually eases public life until May 30. Longer timelines are supposed to give people and the economy prospects again. 

According to Söder, the final decision is based on the number of infections. If the numbers remain the same, the opening plan will continue. If the numbers increase, the concept is rethought. The most important points at a glance:

Corona loosening in Bavaria: exit restrictions will fall tomorrow (May 6)

Söder: “From Wednesday (May 6th) we will change the exit restriction into a contact restriction. That means for all of us: "We can go out again." The contact restrictions and the minimum distance remain.

Corona rules in Bavaria from May 6th: Family can be visited again

As of tomorrow, it is allowed to visit the family next to one contact person: children, parents, grandparents. 

Retirement homes : Visits from Saturday / Sunday possible under conditions. This is because the homes should have time to prepare for the visits and take measures.

Playgrounds and daycare centers in Bavaria will reopen from May 6th

Children: All playgrounds will be open from May 6th

Daycare centers : double-edged. Some parents are happy when they have childcare again. Others fear infection. 

By Pentecost, 50 percent of the children should go to daycare again. The following is added: family care groups and day care with a maximum of five children per group. From May 25th Then come all the preschool children and the forest kindergartens.

Schools in Bavaria will reopen from May 6th

School: worries are crossed. Some want to go back to school faster, others warn against it. Even before Pentecost, 50 percent of schoolchildren again. Then continue to expand bit by bit. 

Söder: “Nobody has to end badly because of Corona. Nobody has to stay seated because of Corona. Voluntary repetition is possible. Just as voluntarily sitting there. "

There will be a partial mask requirement in schools: "We do not make a mask in class, but a mask requirement at school, so, during the break, in the aisles on the toilet."

If the parents assess themselves as a risk group, they can continue to go digital and are supported. At least until Pentecost.

Corona in Bavaria: school holidays are not shortened

Holiday times remain, the holidays are not shortened.

Corona loosening in Bavaria: three important dates for restaurants and hotels in Bavaria

May 30th open hotels: Söder: "At Pentecost we will allow hotel and tourism, so from May 30th, Pentecost Saturday. Hotels are allowed to open under hygiene requirements. "

May 25th Restaurants open: Diner restaurants open. With very strict hygiene concepts. Limited number of guests. Keep distance. Zones for families. Mask for kitchen and waiter. Mask that you wear yourself when you come in to the square and go to the toilet.

Dining rooms are allowed to open until 10 p.m.

May 18, beer gardens and outdoor areas open : outdoor dining opens until 8 p.m. with similar clear hygiene requirements.

Culture and leisure : Museums and galleries open from May 11 under strict hygiene regulations.

Sports facilities: No team sports, but athletics and everywhere else where you are alone outside.

No decision is currently being made about theater.

Original article dated April 30: Berlin - Chancellor Angela Merkel consulted on Thursday April 30 at a top meeting with the federal and state governments * on how to proceed in the Corona crisis. The result: There will be further easing of existing measures in Germany . However, the competence in many areas lies with the federal states . Not all decisions of the federal government also apply to the Free State of Bavaria. *

After the easing in Germany on Thursday (see below), Markus Söder said in the subsequent press conference that a roadmap for the implementation of the decisions in Bavaria would be developed in the coming week . It is clear that Bavaria will continue to take a more cautious approach. 

Corona loosening: what applies to Bavaria?

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder already warned about the federal government's decisions: "We have achieved most, but some want to get off the field and say the game is won," said Söder on Bayerischer Rundfunk , adding: "That's it unfortunately not so. ”Söder had previously admitted several times that it would loosen more slowly in Bavaria than could be the case in other federal states. He now confirmed this again.

So what applies in Bavaria? Bavaria already had the exit restrictions applicable in the Corona crisis two days before the summit in Berlinextended by one week until May 10th . Until then, the following rules apply in the Free State:

  • Sports and walks are allowed with a non-household person.
  • There is a requirement for a mask * from the age of six in public transport and in shops.
  • As of April 29, many retail stores opened. The sales area must be limited to 800 square meters. 
  • From May 4, services and meetings of up to 50 participants are allowed. In addition, hairdressers, foot care shops and physiotherapies open. 
  • As of May 11, school openings are planned for final classes 2021 and fourth grades. 
  • Further concepts for relaxation for schools, restaurants, hotels, sports facilities and day care centers are to follow. 

We don't rush. Trade can open up to 800sqm, services are possible again from May 4th. Bavaria pays for closed midday care and day care as well as for day care centers. For gradual daycare and school openings, we wait for the federal recommendation. pic.twitter.com/lZPEtT6k7u

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) April 28, 2020

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Corona loosening in Bavaria: The innovations after the Merkel summit

The federal government now wants to further loosen the restrictions on public life due to the corona pandemic - albeit under strict conditions regarding the number of visitors, minimum distance (1.5 meters) and hygiene protection . Because the successes achieved so far in containing the corona pandemic have allowed "a gradual relaxation of the measures", says the draft decision of the federal and state governments:

  • Services and other religious gatherings are to be permitted again
  • Cultural institutions should be allowed to receive visitors again
  • Also museums , zoos , botanical gardens and monuments are open to the public operating its doors, according to proposed resolution. 

Apart from these limited easing, the current corona requirements in Germany should remain in force at least until May 10 * . Chancellor and country heads want to decide on May 6 whether a "further major opening step" is possible afterwards. Until then, the federal and state ministers are to work out a concept for opening schools, day-care centers and sports facilities.

Researchers in Penzberg have probably made a breakthrough with a view to the corona virus. This could have consequences for the entire Free State and Germany. Markus Söder informs.

rjs / afp

* merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

List of rubric lists: © dpa / Sven Hoppe

Source: merkur

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