Munich during Corona: outdoor fun despite a pandemic? City adopts important measures

The corona pandemic is keeping Munich in suspense.

In times of Corona there is now good news for athletes.

Meanwhile, the number of new infections is increasing.

• The number of

  newly infected people

  in

  Munich is

  increasing - but another value is falling (update from 4:32 p.m.)

• The MVG presents a

  Corona innovation

  with a long delay

  .

• Friends have two reasons to be happy when they are active in

  the fresh air

  .

• In our

  news ticker

  we keep you up to date on the latest developments.

Update from September 2, 10:01 p.m.:

The outdoor pool season in Munich is being extended: In addition to

and

, the

and

will now also

remain open

until the

.

That was decided by the City Council's Holiday Senate at the request of the CSU parliamentary group.

"Additional leisure activities in the fresh air are important in times of the corona pandemic," said parliamentary group leader Manuel Pretzl.

"According to everything we know, the risk of infection is lower outdoors than in closed rooms." In addition, one should not forget that the summer pools were

only allowed to open six weeks later

due to the

.

"Bathers can now take full advantage of late summer."

Corona in Munich: Outdoor pools respond to the need for sport and relaxation

Pool manager Christine Kugler said: “We understand that this year the

particularly great.

We have therefore adjusted our plans for the summer pools. ”But: For the

,

and

, the last day of opening is Monday, September 7th.

The

has its last day of opening on September 7th, there the indoor pool starts on September 8th for the autumn / winter season.

Many indoor pools have been open since the beginning of July.

The

closes for revision from September 7th to 20th.

The

is as of Monday open to all visitors.

The

opens on Tuesday.

The

will be open from Monday, September 14th, the sauna and the Roman-Irish sweat bath will remain closed until mid-October.

The

opens on Thursday, October 1st, the sauna on Monday, October 5th.

A reservation is not necessary.

Update from September 2, 6:51 p.m.:

 Yoga, aerobics or kickboxing outdoors - until now this was

difficult

for private sports trainers to do in

.

Now the city council is unanimously following a proposal from the CSU and is making it easier

for everyone to

do sports outdoors

.

The Holiday Senate has commissioned the city administration to generously approve outdoor sports courses.

The CSU's sports policy spokeswoman, Ulrike Grimm, is pleased: “It's great that the Holiday Senate is following our proposal and that private trainers are now also allowed to offer their courses in public spaces.

The state capital is now showing that it will not forget this industry either. "   

+

Many Munich residents breathe a sigh of relief: Despite Corona, there are further easing of outdoor sports.

© Bodmer

Coronavirus in Munich: the number of confirmed corona cases is increasing - but other important number is falling

Update from September 2, 4:32 p.m.:

Four places in Bavaria have now

exceeded

the

value

.

The value that the city of

just fell below on Monday and Tuesday (see update below).

In addition to

and

, the city of Memmingen and the

-

exceeded the value on

Wednesday

.

The number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants rose within seven days in Memmingen and the Central Franconian district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen to more than 35. The value in Memmingen was 38.76, in Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen 36.02.

In almost all new infections in Memmingen if they were

from

, said a spokeswoman for the city.

For this reason, the rules are now being tightened: All travelers returning from risk areas must first go to quarantine at home and be tested again for Corona after several days - regardless of whether they had already undergone a test abroad or on their return.

The Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district, on the other hand, does not want to take any further measures despite the increasing number of infections, according to a spokeswoman.

Corona virus in Munich: the number of confirmed corona cases is increasing - but another important value is falling

Update from September 2, 4.15 p.m.:

82 new

were reported

in Munich for Tuesday

.

That is twelve cases more than on Monday (number of newly confirmed cases: 70).

A total of 8,875 confirmed cases have now been reported in

.

The

has dropped to 34.45 (Monday: 34.59).

When the value reached 35, a nighttime alcohol ban came into effect in Munich, but was overturned by the Bavarian Administrative Court.

In # Munich, 82 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed for Tuesday, September 1st (as of 11:59 p.m.).

This means that a total of 8,875 infections have been reported so far.

More information at https://t.co/8EsX6vLnyK pic.twitter.com/4iJamzymbP

- City of Munich (@StadtMuenchen) September 2, 2020

Important Corona measure "temporarily approved": MVG is celebrating a step that many would have expected months ago

Update August 31, 9:35 am:

"The first hygiene stations in the Munich subway are ready for use," announced the Munich Transport

(

) in a press release.

In the

passengers can now four

use

The good news of September 1st should please many commuters.

However, the

suspense since March.

Dispensers with disinfectants have long been established, not least in supermarkets.

Corona Munich: MVG reacts with "innovation" - "temporarily approved"

Why it took a little longer at MVG can also be read from the press release.

The

(TAB) of the government of Upper Bavaria has "temporarily approved the establishment of the stations as an additional hygiene offer in the subway," it says.

Just setting up such a disinfectant dispenser is obviously not allowed, one could read from the wording ..

The government of Upper Bavaria corrects it: “It is correct that the actual application was submitted by the MVG on August 13th, 2020 by email and that the technical supervisory authority granted approval by email on the same day within 15 minutes of receipt has been."

According to the government, there was no lack of approval.

"With our hygiene stations, we also help our customers to feel comfortable in public transport and to supplement their hand hygiene on the go," says MVG boss

the measure.

Further donors at central hubs such as the main train station are planned.

Update August 31, 2:52 p.m.:

Only 26

confirmed

in

yesterday (August 30)

.

Particularly for the weekend, however, the reported daily values ​​“

subject to

, as they depend on when positive test results are sent to the health department”.

The

35.81 is still just above the "early warning value" of 35.

In # Munich, 26 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed for Sunday, August 30th (as of 11:59 p.m.).

This means that a total of 8,723 infections have been reported so far.

More information at https://t.co/8EsX6vLnyK pic.twitter.com/pvorbjbQXo

- City of Munich (@StadtMuenchen) August 31, 2020

Corona Munich: "Saurer Apfel" - mask requirement in Bavaria comes at the beginning of school

Update August 31, 1:05 p.m .:

"Schools are systemically relevant", says

(Free Voters) and one is therefore in the obligation to the parents.

The

, which has

already been worked out and has now been adapted

, will probably be adopted tomorrow.

An

in schools is only necessary if it came in a region of more than 50 cases per 100,000 population within 7 days.

The mask requirement announced by colleague Söder is described by Piazolo as a "sour apple";

however, there was no alternative to the decision.

In the future there will be additional 

, staggered 

, and

should be 

 ventilated regularly.

 Series tests have been initiated

for 

.

"We have also worked out more precise standards for distance teaching," should this become necessary in some places.

Update August 31, 12.55 p.m .:

"We had hoped that the numbers would be lower after the vacation time," explains Prime Minister Söder in his statement.

The reason why this is not the case is also increasing carelessness.

The topic of

now of enormous importance, Söder positions himself.

There were intense discussions today, but there was also a lot of agreement.

"We have a clear priority for regular lessons, we want to fulfill the educational mandate," explains the Prime Minister.

Corona Munich: Mask requirement in schools?

Söder explains how things will continue after the summer holidays

What will those responsible bring about?

“Full instruction takes precedence over distance instruction.

The mask is better than dropping out of school.

It is clearly the lesser evil than missed lessons, ”clarifies Söder.

Where does the

in Bavaria's schools from now on?

In general, they should be observed on the way to school, in public transport, in the school yard or in the corridors.

"There

will be no

general mask requirement at

, everyone agreed," the Prime Minister announced.

In

there is a mask requirement for the two weeks after school starts (nine school days).

According to this, this only applies if the

(

over 35) makes it necessary - or the schools explicitly request it.

Teachers are also affected.

One has to be prepared for isolated school closings, Söder looks ahead.

Summit with the school family: safety first!

Therefore, in the first two weeks of school there is a mask requirement in secondary schools.

Thereafter, regionally limited depending on the infection rate.

Thank you for the constructive exchange with student, parent and teacher associations!

pic.twitter.com/2wK0NgHje0

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) August 31, 2020

Update August 31, 10.55 a.m.:

A

the Prime Minister has been announced

for 1 p.m.

, which we will accompany in our news ticker.

Even before today's education summit began, it became clear that opinions about the

the

in the pandemic differ widely.

While the state government is planning regular operations for all pupils, the education and science union is calling for the

number of pupils in schools to be

and for alternate

at home.

Mask requirement for young Munich residents?

Söder receives rare guests, then a groundbreaking appointment is due

Original report (August 31, 9 a.m.):

Munich - One day before the decisive

,

wants to

discuss the upcoming

with

on Monday (10:00 a.m.)

.

At the time of the corona pandemic *, the focus is on the question of how

in

can be ensured

during the

.

Minister of Culture Michael Piazolo (FW) also takes part in the conversation.

Munich: When do students have to wear masks?

Söder asks parents to Corona meeting

It should also be a question of where

worn in

schools

and which other

should ensure regular operation with face-to-face teaching.

The vacation in Bavaria ends a week later on September 7th.

In

, pupils at secondary schools had to wear masks in class.

This regulation should expire this Monday.

Only elementary and special school pupils at the primary level were excluded.

Corona Munich: Söder wants to decide on a new concept - an explosive meeting is pending

Söder had always described the procedure as an interesting approach, but avoided a final opinion on whether the practice would also be used in Bavaria.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, however, the

in class was not without controversy.

Bavaria will finally decide on the

at a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday (September 1st) in

.

Corona Munich: Violations of the mask requirement?

Sensitive penalties threaten

In Bavaria, due to the

a mask is required in public transport and in places where the

of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained.

are punished with 250 euros and 500 euros in the

repetition *.

Intensive discussion today at the Prime Minister's Conference: The corona numbers are too high too early.

We will therefore respond specifically to prevent a second lockdown.

Mask and quarantine requirements are consistently enforced and controlled.

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) August 27, 2020

A mask requirement in the school buildings outside of class and in the school buses is largely considered safe.

However, it is also still open which

there will be for teachers.

Stephanie Jacobs is leaving her post as advisor for health and the environment at Munich City Hall.

The 43-year-old will shortly switch to the Bavarian Ministry of Health.

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