The city of Munich has a firm grip on the corona virus. The curfew has now been granted for Bavaria. Dieter Reiter wants to talk about the measures today.
- The corona virus * changes Munich more and more.
- The city of Munich has been empty for days, shops are partially closed.
- Mayor Dieter Reiter spoke about the measures today.
Update 8.20pm: Despite the insistent appeals from politicians, scientists and numerous celebrities, there are still people who do not adhere to the measures and meet in larger groups despite the coronavirus pandemic . At around 8.50 p.m. on Thursday, the Munich police discovered several people listening to music, drinking alcohol and not keeping the minimum distance of 1.5 meters below the Thalkirchner Bridge .
The officials asked the group to comply with the provision, but two people residing in Munich (22 and 23 years old) were very unreasonable. The 22-year-old coughed and haunted the police officers. He also claimed to be infected with the corona virus. Both suspects were reported under the Infection Protection Act and released after processing.
Update, 4:39 p.m .: BMW provides the state government with 100,000 respirators. Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) tweeted on Friday. According to Söder, the masks come from the car manufacturer's own inventory. "Thank you very much," Söder wrote in the short message service.
For many industrial companies, production is currently at a standstill due to the corona crisis. Breathing masks are common equipment for protection against dust or vapors in many companies, but there is currently a shortage in hospitals and medical practices .
Coronavirus in Munich: number of infected continues to rise
Update, 3:43 p.m .: The number of infected people in Munich continues to increase rapidly. As the state capital informed via Twitter, another 202 cases were reported on Friday (as of 1 p.m.). As a result, the number of corona infected has risen to 878 cases.
202 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed in # Munich on Friday, March 20 (at 1 p.m.). This means that a total of 878 infections are currently reported in the state capital. Current information at https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l pic.twitter.com/cEXmgFHwQv
- City of Munich (@StadtMuenchen) March 20, 2020Update, 3.10 p.m .: The most important statements of the mayor are summarized here:
"We therefore have to do everything, really do everything to slow the spread of the virus ." Those who do not abide by the rules must therefore be fined up to 25,000 euros, said Reiter.
As head of the city, he actually even considered putting exit restrictions in place before the weekend, Reiter reported. In coordination with the state government, an exit restriction will apply nationwide from Saturday.
The spring festival will definitely be affected by the measures, which will certainly not take place in the planned period, said Reiter. A shift is being examined, but is uncertain. A decision about this year's Oktoberfest should be made in June at the latest - because then the preparations on the Theresienwiese begin.
Reiter emphasized that such serious restrictions were not easy for any political decision-maker. After all, not only parties on the Isar, but even barbecues in the courtyards are now prohibited.
"I would have hoped that such restrictive measures were not needed." He assured people who face existential difficulties due to the shutdown of public life: "We in Munich do not leave anyone alone."
Coronavirus: So it is about the Spring Festival and the Oktoberfest in Munich
Update, 2:12 p.m .: The press conference with Mayor Dieter Reiter has ended. The appeal to Munich is once again formulated urgently: at the request of all authorities, the authorities should stay at home in the coming weeks.
Update, 2.10 p.m .: Kiosks, such as those on the Isar , will remain open. Accordingly, they serve to supply food.
Update 2:09 p.m .: Festivals that are planned in the coming weeks, such as the Spring Festival , will probably not take place. "No one knows yet whether it will take place at a later date." It is also still unclear whether the Oktoberfest can take place. The decision had to be clarified by June.
Coronavirus: OB Reiter explains measures for Munich
Update 2:08 p.m .: Supermarkets, petrol stations, banks remain open. Catering establishments that offer food for delivery can do this. Visits to hospitals or old people's homes are strictly prohibited. There are exceptions, for example, in palliative care.
Update 14.05: OB Reiter informs that public life in Munich will be reduced to "a minimum". He also asks to keep the minimum distance of 1.5 meters. Routes to work, urgent visits to the doctor or shopping are still possible. “Walking or going for a walk is still possible. But please only on your own, or with the people with whom you live anyway. ”The mayor appeals not to continue holding parties, as was the case on the Isar recently. The police will check this and, if necessary, impose fines of up to 25,000 euros.
Coronavirus in Munich: Dieter Reiter live in the press conference
Update 02.02 p.m .: The press conference with Dieter Reiter has started. The mayor reminds of the main aim of the measures: to slow down the spread of the virus.
“There are currently no drugs against the corona virus, which is what makes it so dangerous. That is why we have to do everything we can to slow down the spread to ensure that serious cases are treated. We have to interrupt the chain of infection, ”says Reiter.
Update 1.45 p.m .: The press conference with Dieter Reiter will start in a few minutes. The mayor will explain the new measures to combat the corona virus for the city of Munich.
+++ Briefly Dieter Reiter talks about what the measures for the Bavarian curfew mean for Munich - we report live here +++
Corona virus in Munich: Dieter Reiter explains new measures for Munich
First report from March 20, 2020
The corona virus has long been in the headlines. For a few days now it has reached the state capital of Munich with full force. The city is swept clean, social life as if shut down. Nevertheless, not all people adhere to the prescribed measures .
Munich: Coronavirus paralyzes the city - Reiter announces measures
The Munich police have recently checked all over the city whether people are adapting to the new conditions. Closing business, popular spots in the city are closing. A new test station has now been set up on Theresienwiese . The entire city is marked by Corona. Nevertheless, many people have to drive to work every day - often by public transport , which has recently caused great resentment.
Coronavirus in Munich: City in the Sign of the Crisis
To date, 676 people infected with coronavirus (as of March 19, 3 pm) have been reported in the city. The Bavarian Prime Minister announced Friday afternoon: The curfew for Bavaria is coming, which is to be understood as an exit restriction. “A curfew would mean that no one is allowed out of the house like in China. Exit restrictions: We don't want to lock up a country and not a freak. Must also go to the doctor and work, otherwise everything will collapse. I don't want to prescribe anything to anyone, but we are more affected than other countries and it would be good if others would follow us. ”That is why Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter wants to announce the new measures in an extraordinary speech to the City of Munich.
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