At a time when the French are wondering under what conditions they will be able to celebrate Christmas, the Germans have a first indication.
The Länder in fact plead this Tuesday for a limitation to ten people from several homes the number of participants in the Christmas and New Year celebrations to avoid Covid-19 infections.
Children under 14 would not however be counted in the implementation of these restrictions, according to a statement of proposals adopted Monday evening by the leaders of the Länder and which will be discussed Wednesday with the federal government of Angela Merkel.
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This restriction would be in effect from December 23 to January 1, suggest the regions, which advise quarantining participants before and after these holidays.
"Religious gatherings must be avoided"
The federal government and the Länder will also discuss "with religious communities in order to make arrangements for religious services and other religious gatherings to reduce contact", according to this text.
"Religious gatherings of an event-driven nature must be avoided".
The regions are also speaking out against the outright ban on firecrackers and fireworks around December 31, a subject much debated these days in Germany where the use by individuals of overpowered pyrotechnic devices generates millions of dollars. euros of expenses.
"Pyrotechnics must be prohibited in squares and in busy streets in order to avoid the formation of large groups," the text states, simply recommending to "refrain from firing fireworks" for New Year's Eve. Year.
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These measures will be endorsed or amended on Wednesday during a discussion with the German Chancellor, who will give a press conference in the afternoon.
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Germany has 942,687 cases of Covid-19 (+13,554 in 24 hours) and 14,361 deaths (+ 249) on Tuesday, according to the Robert Koch institute.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated Monday that a Christmas in a small committee, without large family reunion, was undoubtedly "the best option" in these times of pandemic for the majority of countries.