Suspected cases, cancellations, school closings: We will keep you up to date in our news ticker on the Coronavirus in Munich.
- The number of people infected with the corona virus continues to rise in Munich .
- Mobile test centers are now available for suspected cases, and numerous events have since been canceled.
- A far-reaching decision was made for the Munich schools. All information in the news ticker .
Update from 9.43pm: The corona virus is increasingly paralyzing public life in the Free State. The Stadtwerke München (SWM), however, remain calm. "The continued secure and reliable supply of the population, authorities, industry, trade and all important service providers with energy and drinking water is top priority for SWM and remains guaranteed around the clock," says a message. The maintenance of the underground, bus and tram will also be ensured.
The Munich Transport Company (MVG) is now responding to the closure of schools and educational institutions, resulting in lower demand. The schedule is adjusted as follows:
- In rush hour traffic, the subway does not use the intensified rides on the subway lines U3 (Fürstenried West - Olympiazentrum) and U4 (Theresienwiese - Arabellapark). Both lines run every 10 minutes throughout the day. The U7 runs between Westfriedhof and Sendlinger Tor. The section between Sendlinger Tor and Neuperlach Zentrum is not served by the U7.
- The tram line 29 (Willibaldplatz - Munich University of Applied Sciences) will be suspended next to the reinforcement line 28 (Scheidplatz - Sendlinger Tor) after the start of lectures at the universities has been postponed to April.
- So-called school amplifiers are no longer required for buses. These are bus trips that are carried out specifically for schoolchildren on school days.
Coronavirus in Munich - cult pub for the time being shuts down: "Can't do without football and without guests"
Update from 6:56 p.m .: The corona virus is slowly but surely paralyzing public life in Bavaria. Munich is not spared from this either. Now a cult pub in the Bavarian capital has announced that it will remain closed for the time being. This was announced by the Stadion bar on Schleißheimer Strasse on Facebook.
In the past few days, it has been shown that German teams cannot play a ghost game, the post says jokingly. This alludes to the defeats of Frankfurt against Basel and the bankruptcy of Borussia Dortmund in Paris. "We, in turn, cannot do without football and without guests, which is why we have decided to lock your living room for now." To this end, the operators set the hashtags #Gschlossn and #CoronaOida.
Corona virus keeps Bavaria in suspense: University causes displeasure among Munich students
Update from 6:34 pm: The corona virus keeps the world in suspense . All schools in Bavaria will remain closed until April 20. A Munich university is now causing displeasure among its students.
Update from 16.33: The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising has canceled all public services due to the corona virus . The archbishopric announced on Friday that the regulation should apply until April 3. It was "currently a priority not to encourage the spread of the virus through the gathering of people." Whether the services will take place on Easter and Easter will still be decided and depends on the current situation.
Baptisms and weddings, like confirmations, should be postponed. Funerals continue to take place, but without a funeral mass. This can be made up for. Pastors should continue to stand by the faithful and, in exceptional cases, also bring communion.
Corona virus in Munich: is the Oktoberfest threatened with a cancellation?
At a press conference in the morning, a journalist from Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder asked whether a cancellation was currently an option. Söder did not react immediately, paused and had to think briefly, as reported by tz.de *.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Schools and kindergartens are closed
Update from 3:42 pm: The DAV Summit Club cancels trips to many areas worldwide until May 1st due to the "dynamic development around the corona virus ". "We are aware that this decision has far-reaching consequences," said the commercial subsidiary of the German Alpine Association (DAV).
Update from 3:23 pm: All schools and kindergartens in Bavaria will be closed by April 20th. The Abitur exams should take place from April 30 anyway, as Merkur.de * reports. The Bavarian Parents' Association (BEV) warns of childcare problems with regard to school closings.
Update March 13, 9:58 a.m .: As Prime Minister Söder just announced in a press conference, the information about the closure of all restaurants in Munich is incorrect information. There are no efforts to implement this, said Söder. Rather, it was important to support the smaller companies in times of crisis, for which the sharp drop in sales during the Corona crisis could take on a life-threatening dimension.
Corona virus in Munich: closure of all restaurants?
Update March 13, 8:46 a.m .: Does Munich close all restaurants? This is said to have been discussed at a secret meeting between Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) and some city center hosts. It would be possible to close the catering facilities for two weeks to prevent the corona virus from spreading further, as has already been decided in Italy. The AZ reports.
Coronavirus in Munich: Do all restaurants have to close?
The meeting between Herrmann and the hosts is said to have primarily dealt with the already noticeable effects of the virus on the hosts. The fight against the virus is currently keeping tourists and locals away. The failure is already expected to result in a drop in sales of around 60 percent. At the request of the AZ, however, the State Ministry did not make a clear statement. The ministry said it was not authorized to reproduce confidential content from the minister's talks or to evaluate the statements made there in advance. Further information on the ministry's final decisions will be announced at a press conference at 12 noon.
Coronavirus in Munich: Further radical restrictions on events are looming
Update March 12, 9:56 p.m .: The corona virus continues to spread and a new guideline is poised for events .
Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a crisis meeting that all "unnecessary events" should be avoided - regardless of the number of people. So far, however, this is only a guideline.
Corona virus in Munich Harry Klein and Rote Sonne are closed for the time being
Nevertheless, another restriction is looming at the city level. The first cities are already beginning to ban events for over 100 people. For example, the Upper Swabian city of Ravensburg near Lake Constance. This regulation could soon be adopted in Munich .
This is indicated by a message from the Munich club "Harry Klein". The discotheque wrote on Facebook on Thursday evening: "As we have just learned from the district administration department of the city of Munich, events for 100 or more people are now prohibited."
Although the "Harry Klein" was not affected by the law on restaurants, it was decided to "keep the club closed until further notice." We very much hope that this will help to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ”it continues.
The “Rote Sonne” scene club also closes its doors. Also on Thursday, the discotheque wrote via Facebook: "With a heavy heart, we decided to keep our doors closed from tomorrow until further notice."
Coronavirus in Munich: Over a hundred schools in the Free State have already closed - associations are alarmed
Update March 12, 8:44 p.m .: 22 new cases of the coronavirus are confirmed in Munich on Thursday. This is announced by the city of Munich. A total of 110 people are infected in the state capital.
22 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed in # Munich on Thursday, March 12th (at 1 p.m.). A total of 110 infections are currently registered in the state capital.
Current information at https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l
Update March 12, 2.45 p.m .: Over 100 schools in Bavaria are now completely closed. Classes are also dropping out in more and more schools in Munich . Almost all school types in the Free State are affected by the closures.
Coronavirus in Munich: no high school diploma due to epidemic? The students demand that
1.00 p.m .: With a view to the upcoming high school exams and the increasing school closings due to the new corona virus , several associations have requested a meeting with the Ministry of Education. The goal is a fair implementation of the school-leaving certificate while containing the virus, said the Association of Philologists, the Association of Directors, the State Parents' Representation in Bavaria on Thursday in Munich. The Abitur exams are scheduled to begin on April 30th .
Joshua Grasmüller, spokesman for state schools for high schools and even high school graduate, said: "Because of the Corona epidemic, we high school graduates must not have any disadvantages compared to other age groups." The chairman of the association of directors, Walter Baier , said: "What the schools now need are uniform and clear Requirements."
Corovavirus in Munich: Local associations decide on more help for senior citizens
Update of March 12, 10.30 a.m .: On Friday, the Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner (CSU) wants to meet the charities and local umbrella organizations . The topic: the coronavirus epidemic. The main focus is on older people who are classified as particularly at risk. She takes the concerns and fears of the people of Bavaria very seriously, said Trautner. “For me, this applies in particular to older people in our country. That is why we now have to take care of our senior citizens. "
Bavaria has a well-developed network of facilities such as multi-generation houses and civic neighborhood help. The Arbeitswohlfahrt (AWO) in Bavaria had asked for more help for single seniors in Bavaria because of the corona virus.
The meeting should take place on Friday afternoon in the Ministry in Munich , a spokesman said on Thursday. According to the information, the leaders of the community, city, district and district day, the Bavarian Red Cross , the Workers' Welfare (AWO) , Caritas and Diakonie are invited .
Coronavirus in Munich: cultural organizers fear for existence
6:21 pm: A security officer at Munich Airport tested positive for the coronavirus *. The government of Upper Bavaria confirms this on request.
6:03 p.m .: Cancellation of concerts , theatrical performances and other appointments to curb the coronavirus epidemic is becoming a matter of survival for many cultural institutions. If this crisis should continue, many fear for its existence, according to a letter from the Association of Munich Cultural Organizers ( VDMK ) to Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD). The result would be a massive clearcut for Munich's cultural life. The association represents around 70 members, including clubs , hall operators and organizers of concerts, from classical to rock and pop. They organize 15,000 cultural events a year with almost 10 million visitors.
Coronavirus in Munich: number of infected continues to rise
3:55 p.m .: 20 new corona people were found alone today (as of 12:30 p.m.), a spokesman for the city of Munich said. This increases the number of people affected in the Isar metropolis to 88 .
1:19 p.m .: After about five to six minutes, those affected can start driving home again in the inaugurated drive-in test station, as Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) reported.
In Munich, only people are tested on the grounds of the Bayernkaserne , which the health office has identified as contact persons for confirmed infected people - there are currently around 500 people on the list. "This is not a public test center here," emphasized OB Reiter. Due to the limited laboratory capacity, the occupants of around 50 cars per day would first be tested on the Sars-CoV-2 exciter. Since it can be assumed that the numbers will continue to increase, another drive-in system on Theresienwiese * is almost complete, said Reiter.
1:11 p.m .: The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising has set up a crisis team to deal with the corona virus . The Archbishop's Ordinariate announced on Wednesday in Munich that he would advise what consequences would be drawn for church life. The recommendations of the Robert Koch Institute and the authorities will be followed. The decisions should be announced on Wednesday evening.
On Easter holidays, many believers come together in Munich's Cathedral of Our Lady.
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The churches are very well attended on public holidays such as Good Friday or Easter . Especially in large places of worship such as the Cathedral of Our Lady in Munich, many believers come together. The German Bishops' Conference (DBK) has already sent recommendations to the churches in Germany. Among other things, priests and communion helpers are recommended to wash their hands before their ministry and better to disinfect them. In many places there is also no greeting of peace during the services.
The corona virus dominated the headlines across Bavaria. In a hospital in the Free State, incredible scenes were now playing *.
Coronavirus Munich: Far-reaching decision made for schools - concerned calls to the hotline
1:05 p.m .: Under the direction of Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) , the staff for extraordinary events (SAE) has commissioned the KVR to expand the capacities for the city's corona telephone (tel. 233-44740) from 12 to 20 lines. On Monday alone, the citizen phone, which operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., recorded almost 1,400 calls.
A special hotline has been set up especially for school administrators , who can now query all the necessary information directly from their own contact in the health authority. For Munich , it was stipulated that schools are generally closed for 14 days if they have a confirmed corona case .
12.02 p.m .: A woman in Munich was suddenly sprayed with disinfectant by her 45-year-old neighbor in front of her apartment door. He called the word "Corona" several times, as the Munich police announced in today's press report.
The man also threatened her. The additional patrol could calm the situation and filed a complaint against the 45-year-old for assault and threat .
The criminal investigation is also a possible xenophobic motive , since the victim has an Asian appearance and an Asian nationality.
Coronavirus: University in Munich stops teaching
11 a.m .: "According to the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and Art, dated March 10, 2020, teaching should be stopped immediately until further notice," reports the Ludwig Maximilians University ( LMU ) on its website. The individual faculties would be informed as soon as further details were available.
Mind you: LMU students are currently in the lecture-free period, but exams take place occasionally. "In view of the current situation, pragmatic solutions are generally in the foreground," explains the university.
New information about the Corona virus for LMU members: https://t.co/ocdQAcNyyH
- University of Munich (@LMU_Muenchen) March 11, 2020It is not yet clear whether events in the 2020 summer semester (official start on April 20) will have to be canceled.
Update from March 11, 9 a.m .: As of today, suspected corona cases can report to the Drive-in-Center on the grounds of the Bayernkaserne (see below). Anja K.'s test was a little less comfortable.
On Tuesday morning, after a "somewhat longer telephone marathon", she was ordered to the tropical institute in Schwabinger Georgenstrasse. She had spent her skiing holiday in South Tyrol at the end of February and then felt cold symptoms .
Coronavirus Munich: woman experiences "absurd" situation during test - "they could have said before"
"I arrived on time and saw the long line in front of the building," reports K. She then joined the other suspected cases of drizzle . "It is absurd, says K.," you stand there with loud people who are potentially infected. "
In front of the Tropical Institute, people are waiting for their corona test, here is a picture from Tuesday.
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On the phone, it sounded as if she had made an appointment at 9 a.m. - an error that not only K. is not aware of. “A woman only came in a denim jacket and then froze pretty much. Perhaps they could have said in advance that you would have to wait outside for so long, ”the Munich resent.
Relaxed mood before Corona test: "There were lively stories told"
In the queue , however, the mood was quite relaxed, reports the Munich woman: "There were lively stories told". Many of those present had recently also been in South Tyrol.
After over an hour in the drizzle, K. finally starts. At the Tropical Institute, she learns what triggers the long waiting times : the rooms are cleaned meticulously after each test.
The employees of the institute were extremely friendly, the test itself "rather uncomfortable". K. learns a little later whether she was infected with the corona virus during her skiing holiday: her test was negative.
Dozens of schools remain closed on suspected Corona cases. In our large overview you can find out which facilities in Munich are affected *.
Health officer on coronavirus in Munich: "Outpatient centers would relieve our system"
Update from March 10, 10:05 p.m .: The first drive-in test center in Munich should only be the beginning. In an interview with tz, health officer Stephanie Jacobs pleaded for other such facilities in the city area: "They would significantly reduce the workload on our system." The pilot project is intended to carry out "about 100 to 150 tests per day".
How many such test centers are needed for Munich and where they should be set up is still open, explained Jacobs. "We are currently working flat out to set up the appropriate structures ," said the top chief of the Munich Health Office, who has earned respect from many experts thanks to her unexcited but consistent crisis management in the background.
Update March 10th: 8 new cases were confirmed in # Munich on Tuesday, March 10th (at 1 p.m.). A total of 68 infections are currently reported.
The citizens' phone 233-44740 answers questions about the #Corona virus every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l.
It is true that not all suspected cases can be tested in such outpatient centers - "This is not suitable for patients with strong symptoms." But in a majority of the cases this procedure is practicable. "That would give our system, which is at the limit, some air," said Jacobs at tz.
Coronavirus in Munich: First “drive-in” test station is coming - smear over an open car window
First report from March 10th:
Due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases (there were 68 on Tuesday) and the overloaded doctor hotlines , an unusual test variant will soon be available in Munich. As of tomorrow, Wednesday (March 11th), there should be a central test center that people who can prove to have had contact with an infected coronavirus patient can visit. As 95.5 Charivari reports, these tests are to be carried out by “drive-in” from the car on the grounds of the Bayernkaserne in Freimann . The operator is the Aicher Ambulanz rescue service , which tests on behalf of the Department for Health and the Environment (RGU) and is also responsible for medical care at the Munich Oktoberfest .
95.5 Charivari reports that people who have had contact with an infected person still have to report to their family doctor . He then contacts the health department . Only when instructed by the Office can suspicious cases come to the "drive-in" test site in their own car. A doctor takes a smear in the protective suit over the open car window.
Munich: Unusual corona test to relieve general practitioners
This unusual form of test is intended primarily to relieve general practitioners. Even if the "drive-in" smear is only valid for people who have been in contact with infected people, it should nevertheless lead to somewhat less crowds in the practices and on hotlines .
Meanwhile, a pediatrician from Munich raises the alarm - the corona virus could lead to the practice soon having to close *. However, a large number of infections are not to blame.
* Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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