Corona dispute at Munich Regional Court escalates: lawyer files criminal complaint against judge

The corona virus has far-reaching effects on life in Munich. Citizens have to face considerable restrictions, the number of infected continues to increase.

• The corona virus * has a firm grip on Germany and Munich.
• Prime Minister Markus Söder restricts public life.
• Schools and day care centers remain, many companies have to bow to special regulations.

18:53: A lawyer has reported a judge of the Munich I Regional Court for attempted assault because he insisted on a trial despite the current corona pandemic. The judge “deliberately created a dangerous situation” and “sawedly accepted that those present in the conference room were exposed to an increased risk of infection”, says the lawyer Thomas Pfister, which is available to the German Press Agency. Pfister spoke of an " outrageous process ".

According to Pfister, more than 50 people were present in the courtroom during the trial of homicide attempts. "Such a number of people is generally considered (...) to be an absolute high-risk event," criticized Pfister. The defense lawyers had refused to enter the courtroom, but the judge had insisted on starting the trial. Pfister then not only filed a criminal complaint, but also lodged a complaint with the supervisory authority .

Court spokesman Florian Gliwitzky rejected the allegations against the judge. The judiciary could not stop work even in times of the rapidly spreading corona virus. "The judiciary is systemically important in certain areas," he said. In addition, there was no evidence that there was an infected person in the courtroom or someone who had had contact with an infected person.

5.22 p.m .: According to tz information, the Munich tenants 'association has asked landlords to be lenient about their tenants' rent arrears. Managing Director Volker Rastätter called for layoffs and evictions to be suspended. Nevertheless, tenants should quickly contact the landlord in the event of payment bottlenecks and state the reason for the delay.

Coronavirus Munich: number of newly infected increased rapidly - city reports bitter "record value"

3:02 p.m .: On Tuesday, 99 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Munich (as of 1 p.m.) - the “ record value” for the state capital so far within one day. The total number of infected people in the Isar metropolis is now 359. Yesterday, only 18 new cases were reported.

In # Munich, 99 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed on Tuesday, March 17th (at 1 p.m.). A total of 359 infections are currently reported in the state capital. Current information at https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l

2:40 p.m .: After the death of several nursing home residents in Bavaria infected with the novel corona virus, the managing director of the home operator Münchenstift, Siegfried Benker, spoke out in favor of a complete ban on visiting homes. Munich monastery with 13 houses and around 2000 residents dealt with the topic early, introduced a ban that went beyond the state regulation of the Free State and had good experiences with it. "Most of the relatives are very in agreement," said Benker.

1.36 p.m .: The Munich Waste Management Company (AWM) provides information on necessary closings due to current events . The recycling centers Feldmoching (Lerchenstraße), Nymphenburg (Arnulfstraße), Steinhausen (Truderinger Straße), Perlach (Bayerwaldstraße), Sendling-Westpark (Tübinger Straße) and Allach (Am Neubruch) are closed until Saturday, March 28th. The city said that block clearances would occur at the six recycling centers that were still open.

The AWM is doing everything possible to continue to ensure waste collection . However, there could be short-term deviations in the collection plan.

"Corona parties" in Munich: police closely monitor the situation - Söder demands consequences

1:25 pm: Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) has massively criticized visitors and organizers of so-called “corona parties” . "Sorry, but that's not possible," he said in Munich on Tuesday. Those who deliberately ignore the guidelines these days to limit social contacts endanger themselves and everyone else. "This is a real danger ." Söder emphasized that the police had to react immediately and act against it.

The same applies to parties in parks with the sometimes spring-like weather. Park employees are asked to approach people here. Because of the Corona crisis, there was currently a time to do without, including no parties, neither in parks nor anywhere else outside or inside.

A "corona party" was not yet known to the Munich police on Tuesday, as a spokesman said. But you will have a close look at that.

12.23 p.m .: In the fight against the spread of the corona virus , Bavaria is now also restricting the operation of hotels : These may only offer necessary overnight stays and no longer accommodate tourists, as Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) said. With this, the Free State is implementing an agreement between the federal and state governments on Monday evening.

Bavaria is now banning hotel overnight stays for tourists. Coach tours are also prohibited. Restaurant limits will be extended to beer gardens and terraces. Now also a ban on meetings for services.

Further corona restrictions in Munich? Söder and Spahn provide information at a press conference

12.10 p.m .: Prime Minister Markus Söder chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council in the State Chancellery this morning. Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn will also be there . The focus was on dealing with the corona virus . Söder, together with Spahn and Bavaria's Minister of Health Melanie Huml, will provide information on the results of the consultations in a press conference . You can follow them NOW HERE in our live stream and ticker.

11:58: As a protective measure against the corona virus , the KVR has closed its offices. There were only appointments in exceptional cases, it said. As far as possible, services would be handled in writing from now on.

11:14: For many, it may have sounded like a message from a science fiction film: Drive-in systems were and are being established in Munich , in which citizens can be tested for the corona virus . The facility on the grounds of the Bayern barracks started operating last week, which is to follow on Theresienwiese shortly.

Regarding the drive-in systems, Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) made it clear from the start: "These are not public test centers". Only people who have been identified by the health authority as contact persons for previously confirmed infected persons are checked. Apparently this classification has not reached all citizens.

Munich documented chaos scenes during the Corona test: "Many people just come and ..."

A woman from Munich, who spends more time on the grounds of the Bayern barracks , has documented a long line of cars in front of the test point with her cell phone. “Apparently the security is overwhelmed. Many people come just like that and want to be tested without instructions from the health department, ”she told tz.de * . Citizens who do not have the appropriate authorization are now being rejected at a barrier that they have set up for them .

Auto queue in front of the drive-in facility on the grounds of the Bayernkaserne. Many Munich residents have to deduct things they have not done before.

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If you want to get an overview again: on the official homepage of the City of Munich, the Department for Health and Environment (RGU) provides information about the new drive-in test systems.

10:23: Numerous Munich restaurateurs react to the restrictions announced by Prime Minister Söder. The Kult-Imbiss Türkitch has also come up with something for its customers.

"We are working on a continuous delivery service, " reports the operator on Facebook and Instagram. From 3 p.m. fans of Köfte, Kebap & Co. can enjoy their dishes as a to-go version.

Corona virus in Munich: Important request from the fire department

8.56 a.m .: The Munich fire brigade always has an open ear for the concerns of citizens. Nevertheless, the forces on Twitter ask to refrain from unnecessary calls .

"Despite waiting times, we ask you not to call 112 on the number of the emergency medical service ," you can read there. The employees in the fire brigade's switchboard would then refer back to 116 117 anyway to keep the emergency number free .

Despite waiting times, we ask you not to call 112 on the number of the emergency medical service.
The employees on the phone at 112 will refer them back to 116117 to keep the emergency numbers free. # WirfuerMuenchen pic.twitter.com/Vzc9ZdczAh

Update, March 17, 7:22 am: Do the Munich people misunderstand the seriousness of the situation? As can be seen from a report including a photo on sz.de, the fact that a pandemic that is currently neither combatable with vaccinations nor with medicines raged in Germany and especially in Bavaria, last Saturday (14. March) do not hesitate to enjoy the first warm sun rays of the year on the Viktualienmarkt .

Corona virus in Munich: seriousness of the situation not recognized?

As the photo on sz.de proves, the - especially young - people stood close to each other there, toasting themselves and having fun - but without the currently recommended minimum distance and the caution that one has to deal with, given the current situation should exercise his social contacts.

The picture was also posted on Twitter and immediately went viral. "Somehow, Rome must have gone under somehow," speculates a user with a lack of understanding and provides the post with the hashtag "idiots".

Somehow, Rome must have perished. #Vollidioten # München pic.twitter.com/Gq4zX4xabI

Coronavirus Munich: Söder considers curfew possible

"Stay at home as much as possible and limit your social life as much as possible," says Lars Schaade of the Robert Koch Institute . So far, however, few people seem to have shown the insight to implement it.

If this continues to be the case, Markus Söder does not exclude a general curfew in Bavaria .

"I can't give you a guarantee of what's in a week," he said in a ZDF interview. One would not hesitate a day, according to the Bavarian Prime Minister, to implement such a recommendation, should the virologists consider it advisable.

Corona virus in Munich: cult pub sends beer emergency call

Update, 8:44 p.m .: The closure imposed by the disaster poses massive problems for many Munich bars , some for existential ones. But there are also side notes that should please at least some Munich residents in the short term.

So the Café Kosmos and the neighboring Bufet make a little virtue out of necessity. The two cult drinking places not far from the main station cannot store their unpasteurized beer until they open their gates again - and instead fill them in bottles and bring them to their customers.

"Help, the beer is going bad!" Is the headline of the Facebook post of "Kosmos". Buyers of the beer probably also make a small contribution to the survival of the two bars - which have made headlines with unusual campaigns in previous years, as reported by tz.de *.

Coronavirus in Munich: Public utilities close bathrooms

Update, 6:35 p.m .: Bavaria takes drastic measures against the spread of the corona virus. This also has an impact on Munich - Stadtwerke (SWM) and MVG announced some closings and changes on Monday.

All SWM baths and saunas will be closed "until further notice" from Tuesday. For people who have booked a course, they will "find fair rules", the city's company promises in a press release.

There are also restrictions on customer service from SWM, MVG and the city phone provider M-net . The SWM and MVG customer centers at Marienplatz and at the main train station are closed, and the M-net shops throughout the city. However, the MVG continues to offer advice at the ticket and information desks at Marienplatz and Hauptbahnhof , but asks for cashless payment.

Customers can also contact the three companies by phone: SWM can be reached free of charge for electricity customers on 0800/796 796 0, MVG on 0800/344 22 66 00, M-net on 0800/290 60 90.

Corona crisis: Munich medical students are also in demand now

Update, 5:09 pm: The Bavarian government is calling on medical students to volunteer in the Corona crisis. "Especially in the medical field, we will need all the support we can in the coming weeks to advise and protect our population and provide the best possible care for people who are already infected," said

Science Minister Bernd Sibler (CSU) on Monday. "Therefore I ask our students of the medical subjects to tackle where it is necessary."

For example, budding doctors could provide support for patients or help advise the population - for example, on telephone hotlines, the joint call from Sibler and the six Bavarian university clinics said. "We are facing a major challenge for our entire society," said Sibler. "We are doing everything possible to slow down the spread of the virus in the population and to keep the health system functioning." The university hospitals are prepared for a further increase in the number of infections with the new virus Sars-CoV-2.

Coronavirus in Munich: Hofbräuhaus with the last serving for the time being

Update, 4:08 pm: After the catastrophe in Bavaria was announced this Monday (March 16), Dieter Reiter explained on the city portal münchen.de what this means for the state capital: “First of all, I would like to emphasize that we have a Health crisis but have no supply crisis. There is no reason to buy hamsters at all. My urgent request to the Munich residents is: Stay calm and considerate, and there will be no empty shelves in the supermarkets. "

The Hofbräuhaus will not have any activity like this one. (Icon image)

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Every effort will be made to prevent the spread of the corona virus . The incumbent mayor announces that he will coordinate short-term help with the KVR. "For example, those who need support with shopping or who are in financial need at short notice and can no longer pay their rent or groceries."

Update, 4:05 pm: The drastic measures hit all of Munich . The Hofbräuhaus on the square is now closing its doors. As reported by bild.de , landlord Wolfgang Sperger (54) had hardly seen any sense in the past few days in maintaining the operation of the famous Hofbräuhaus . It also says that sales have recently plummeted 50 percent. They also stopped playing music, the seats in the basement were reduced from 1,000 to 850. The newly imposed measures will now also close the famous beer temple.

Coronavirus: the number of infected people in Munich has risen again

Update, 3:28 p.m .: The neighborhood association deinNachbar in Munich wants to show in a Facebook course how seniors can be cared for. “Care for needy seniors in times of Corona” is the name of the training, which is supposed to show on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. how to help your older neighbors. "The increased willingness to help is dampened by the uncertainty of the citizens, since nobody wants to be responsible for the contagion of the neighbors," it said in the announcement of the course.

A member of the association will give "basic information about the virus " in the online training and show "effective measures for a helpful handling of risk groups ". "Especially in times like these, it is important that society grows closer together and supports each other," says the non-profit association's announcement on Monday.

Update, 3:18 p.m .: As the city of Munich informed on Twitter, 18 new cases of the corona virus were confirmed in the state capital today. This means that a total of 260 infections have been reported in Munich.

In # Munich, 18 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed on Monday, March 16 (at 1 p.m.). This means that a total of 260 infections are currently reported in the state capital. Current information at https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l

Coronavirus in Munich: Hellabrunn Zoo also closes

Update, 2:19 p.m .: The Motel One hotel chain closed the past financial year with growth and high profits, but ordered short-time work in view of the spread of the corona virus . According to a message from Monday, the Munich-based company expects "a massive disruption in business and a large drop in sales in the coming months." In response, Motel One plans "cost adjustments in all areas". Short-time working was ordered in the hotels in Germany and the headquarters in Munich.

It is currently not possible to make any statements about the duration and scope of short-time work. Motel One currently has around 1,880 employees in Germany and a further 750 at European locations. "The coming months will demand a lot from us all," announced founder and CEO Dieter Müller. "We hope for understanding and strong cohesion, but also for government instruments."

Update, 1:52 p.m .: Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich also closes its doors. As the zoo informs on Twitter, the zoo will be closed "until further notice" from March 17th.

Other parts of the world are also severely impacted by the corona virus on countries and cities. In the United States, Washington, New York and California have now been classified as risk areas.

In order to slow the further spread of the #Corona virus, the Munich #tierpark #Hellabrunn will remain closed to visitors from March 17th, 2020 until further notice. More information here: https://t.co/n7iTnECyTr Stay healthy! #WeAreClosed pic.twitter.com/bTsCtryQYD

Munich: Coronavirus University closes all libraries

Update, 1:25 p.m .: As the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich informs, all LMU libraries are now closed. This applies until April 19, 2020 inclusive. It is also pointed out that the Chair of Philosophy will postpone new deadlines for upcoming homework and other scientific tasks. All students can find detailed information on the LMU homepage.

Update 12.45 p.m .: As the Federal Employment Agency informs, job centers and employment agencies are still there for customers. Telephone and online access will be intensified and expanded, while personal contacts will be reduced. In the current situation, the focus is "on the processing and approval of cash benefits."

In the future, people can also register as unemployed by telephone . The personal interview with unemployment registration in the employment agencies is temporarily canceled. You can make the announcement by phone. ”To do this, additional telephone numbers in cities and regions will be switched“ as soon as possible ”and they will be informed about this both on our website and via the national and regional press .

Corona virus in Munich: incisive measures in the state capital

Update 11:01 am: Due to the current situation, the city ​​of Munich informs that all " leisure sports lessons " will be canceled until further notice.

Update 10:28: In a press conference, which took place because of the corona virus without journalists, the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder informed about the measures that are taking effect in Bavaria from today. Accordingly, Bavaria extends the restrictions due to the spread of the corona virus even further, which also applies to Munich. Not only cinemas, clubs, club rooms and the like will be closed from Tuesday, but also sports fields and playgrounds will be closed, as Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) announced on Monday in Munich.

In order to ensure the basic supply of food and other important products, Bavaria is expanding the opening hours for certain shops: supermarkets, grocery stores, drug stores, pharmacies, petrol stations, banks and some other shops are allowed to open on weekdays until 10 p.m. and also open on Sundays, then until 6 p.m. Clock.

From now on, restaurants and company canteens in Bavaria will only be open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Corona in Munich: Significant changes in the life of the state capital

Update, 10.08 a.m .: The corona virus is changing life in Munich . The street newspaper "BISS", which is sold by homeless and socially deprived people in the state capital, ceases to be available until March 31st. BISS mentions provision for its own sellers and customers as a reason. Accordingly, none of the salespeople have to be afraid for their jobs. "We don't let our salespeople down, nobody has to be afraid for their jobs," says BISS managing director Karin Lohr.

Update March 16, 8.39 a.m .: The effects of the corona pandemic are no longer just noticeable in Munich , but also visible. After schools and day-care centers were closed and a large part of all companies and businesses sent their employees to their home office , the city looks partly extinct on Monday morning. Instead of the usual hustle and bustle in the subway stations, there is a yawning emptiness, as can be seen in the photo of the subway station Implerstraße from 8:00 a.m. on Monday (March 16).

The Implerstrasse subway station was extinct at 8:00 a.m. on Monday.

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The school and daycare closings and the situation of the expanded home office now also have an impact on public transport in Munich. The Münchner Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (MVG) and the Deutsche Bahn (DB) , which controls S-Bahn operations in Munich, have announced far-reaching changes.

Coronavirus in Munich: Far-reaching changes in public transport

The U3 and U4 repeater trains are no longer used on the underground. During rush hour in the morning and afternoon, only a 10-minute cycle is offered.

The amplifier line U7 runs shortened between Sendlinger Tor and Westfriedhof.

The two amplifier lines Tram 28 and Tram 29 are not in use. Passengers are asked to switch to tram lines 12 and 27 or 18, 19, 20 and 21.

There are no individual journeys in bus transport, which are carried out on school days especially for schoolchildren.

It should be noted that these changes are not yet stored in the electronic information systems.

In S-Bahn operation, all amplifier journeys on lines S2, S3, S4 and S8 are omitted.

All changes in the ongoing operation of Deutsche Bahn, including those related to Munich, can also be found in our Germany-wide ticker for emergency operations of Deutsche Bahn.

Original article: Coronavirus in Munich: school emergency operation started - bars and cinemas close

Munich - The state capital has largely overtaken the municipal elections * in times of the corona virus . For the runoff in Munich, it could be completely switched to postal voting. Monday begins the whole of Bavaria, when schools, daycare centers and crèches remain closed for the time being . The regulation initially applies until April 19, i.e. until the end of the Easter holidays. District and school sports facilities and the Munich Adult Education Center are also affected by the closings.

Corona in Munich: schools and kits remain

An emergency operation is set up for daycare children and pupils in classes one to six. This is also prescribed by the Free State of Bavaria. However, only children whose parents work in systemically relevant professions are entitled to this offer. These include employees in health care, the police, fire brigade, emergency services, civil protection, and employees who maintain the infrastructure (telecommunications services, energy, water, public transport, disposal). In addition, people who work in facilities for people with disabilities and in inpatient facilities for child and youth welfare have the right to care.

Coronavirus in Munich: bars, cinemas and swimming pools close on Tuesday

Mayor Reiter speaks courage to everyone else and asks for understanding: “Dear parents, I know that childcare now presents you with great challenges. Please understand that the emergency operation must be reserved for certain groups of people. But I also assure you that we will not leave anyone who is in an emergency alone. ”

However, it is still unclear exactly what this help will look like.

Throughout Bavaria, Markus Söder has also decided on further measures that also apply in Munich. There are extensive requirements for visits to hospitals, old people's and nursing homes.

In addition, life in the city is further restricted. After many events had been canceled in advance, bars, cinemas and swimming pools will now also be closed from Tuesday. Unlike in Austria, playgrounds and public places of encounter remain accessible for the time being. From Wednesday onwards, however, selected shops will also have to close their doors.

Despite the expansion of Sars-CoV-2, all grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores, banks and petrol stations should remain open. When it comes to food supply, even more shopping opportunities will be created that go beyond the previous store closing law, said Söder.

Markus Söder also wants to call the disaster. Then the Bundeswehr and its hospitals can be included in the crisis plan.

Bavaria announces a disaster because of Corona - the news sounds threatening. Many do not understand exactly what the proclamation means. It is not that rare.

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