For thousands of students in the district of Erding yesterday was the last day of school before a three-week Corona break, which leads directly to the 14-day Easter break. However, numerous other facilities are also affected by the forced closure. Public life will almost come to a standstill this weekend. Meanwhile, the fight against the Corona virus continues.
Erding - At the district's screening station, patients were waiting to be smeared. That caused displeasure.
One affected person reports: “I was there on Thursday, together with 30 to 40 other patients who were sent by the doctor. We had to wait forever. In the end, I was sent home. ”She came back on Friday - and found herself in a long line again. "I find that irresponsible. You can get infected quickly. ”Some of them also vented their anger online.
330 smears
For this reason too, District Administrator Martin Bayerstorfer appeared before the press at 4 p.m. yesterday - and promised improvements. A second screening facility will go into operation at the Dorfen Gymnasium on Monday. "With this we equalize and create shorter distances," says Bayerstorfer. The situation in Erding relaxed on Friday afternoon. Operation continues over the weekend. Anyone who shows symptoms should contact the emergency medical service on 116 116 and be consulted at home. According to Dr. Sibylle Borgo by the health department since Wednesday.
So far, there are nine Corona cases in the district, according to their information. Two men from Taufkirchen and Buch and a woman from Erding have just been added. "All processes are mild, so far nobody has had to go to the hospital." Borgo emphasized the importance of identifying the contact persons. So you came across the latest infections. According to Bayerstorfer, there are currently 50 suspected cases. From the five weeks of forced vacation, Borgo hopes “that we will break the chain of infection. This is vital for the maintenance of the clinic.
Emergency operation in schools
According to Bayerstorfer, a second emergency room for infectious patients will be created at the clinic - on the garden floor, so as to prevent contact with other patients. The - so far not used - isolation station has been expanded.
Despite forced holidays: the lights in schools will not go out entirely. "There will be supervision in all elementary and middle schools up to the sixth grade," announced school administration director Marion Bauer. However, only children of parents with "systemically relevant professions", i.e. doctors, nursing staff, police officers, professional firefighters, bus drivers or garbage workers are allowed. "If a parent can stay at home, no care is possible," says Bauer. From the sixth grade, children could stay at home alone. The schools provide information via their websites and emails.
Students must bury all dreams of doing nothing for five weeks. They got big homework packages. In addition, learning content is sent via email or app. According to Bauer, the teachers themselves are obliged to do their duties, but not in class.
Not all schools are affected by the forced closings. The district music school and the adult education center have also closed down. KMS director Bernd Scheumaier announced that all courses and concerts were canceled until the end of the Easter holidays. According to VHS managing director Claus Lüdenbach, this also applies to all courses and lectures in adult education.
Lessons are also no longer held at the nursing schools. “The students are now working on the wards,” said Martin Kornhaas, administrative manager of the clinic.
The driving schools are also applying the brakes. “We have agreed to suspend the theory lessons until March 30 for the time being. The driving lessons themselves take place, ”reports Christoph Flittner, driving school owner from Erding.
Kindergartens are also closed. There should be an emergency program, says Bartholomäus Aiglstorfer from Erdinger Rathaus. "But we have not yet decided whether this will take place centrally in one facility or in several houses," said Aiglstorfer. This offer is also aimed only at children of "systemically important people". One could only say more at the beginning of next week.
According to its President Fritz Steinberger, Arbeiterwohlfahrt closes its facilities until the end of the Easter holidays. “I suggest that the staff go on vacation now. Then the closing time in the summer holidays could be dropped. ”Emergency groups have not yet been planned.
Crisis meetings also took place in the other municipalities on Friday. In Ottenhofen, for example, Mayor Nicole Schley tried to organize interim care without undermining the meaning of the closings - namely, enabling as few social contacts as possible.
While the restaurants remain open, David Ritter has decided to close the Disco Weekend Club until further notice. “Many people come together here in a small space. I don't want to put anyone at risk, ”he explains.
Therme remains open
Mayor Max Gotz announced cuts in the operation of the town hall. “We will largely cancel our own events. In the case of external events, this is in the hands of the person responsible. "
Munich Airport is more rigorous. According to FMG spokesman Ingo Anspach, the FMG temporarily closes the visitor center and the children's area in the MAC. Tours are also no longer offered. For the time being, this applies until the end of the Easter vacation.
End of season also in the ice stadiums in Erding and Dorfen: Due to the premature termination of the game, the ice is defrosted. From now on there is no more public run.
The thermal spa, on the other hand, remains open, the company reports on Facebook.
Campaign ended
The parties ended the local election campaign prematurely and not only canceled all events, but also the information stands this Saturday. On Thursday, Gotz in the city council appealed to all groups to do the same. All election parties and the reception at the district office on Sunday evening have also been canceled.
Bayerstorfer appeals to the responsibility of the citizens: "This is about nothing less than saving human lives."
Also read:
Will the corona restrictions affect the choice and how do citizens think about it (Erding side)? This is how nursing homes and neighborhood helpers react (Dorfen site). How do sports clubs deal with cancellations (sports)? Current reports on www.erdinger-anzeiger.de and www.merkur.de. The Ministry of Culture provides information at www.km.bayern.de.