The federal and state governments have decided to ban so-called contacts for Germany due to the corona pandemic. What citizens are still allowed to contain the corona virus - and what no more.
- In Germany, the federal and state governments announce a ban on contact for more than two people due to the corona virus * .
- Bavaria and Saxony announce even stricter measures - leaving the apartment only for good reason.
- Contact ban and curfew: what is still allowed - and what is not.
Munich / Berlin - "The measures are valid for at least two weeks," said Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) on Sunday, March 22nd, regarding the ban on contact - and thus set the course for corona containment: from week to week must be re-evaluated in future and the protective measures against the insidious corona virus * must be adapted accordingly. Legally too. The head of government left no doubt of that in her next speech on the nation in the Corona crisis .
“The goal is always to shut down contacts and minimize the risk of infection. The majority of citizens have recognized that life and death are at stake, ”meanwhile Armin Laschet (SPD) , Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia , explained - an urgent warning that is intended to prevent conditions such as those in Italy.
Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) , Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg said: "Public life will be largely shut down." But what is still allowed in Germany according to the ban on contact - and what is not? An overview:
Contact ban because of Corona: What is no longer allowed in Germany now?
- Meetings of more than two people outside the family - the Chancellor and the Prime Ministers of the federal states said: "You are only allowed to stay alone, with another person who is not in the household, or with members of your own household."
There will be no pictures like this for the time being: In Munich, many passers-by and joggers run along the Isar - crowded together
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- Hairdressers, cosmetic studios, massage practices, tattoo studios and similar companies are closed, according to Laschet and Merkel "Measures where people come together" and "have close contact".
- Restaurants, restaurants and pubs are closed - exceptions are drive-ins from fast-food chains or taverns and takeaways that offer takeaway food and a delivery service.
- No matter where, a minimum distance of at least 1.5 meters, better two meters between two people must be maintained - "whether in the supermarket, while walking or on the tram", as Laschet explained.
- "Groups of people celebrating are unacceptable," said the politicians in unison. All celebrations are prohibited, this also applies to birthdays.
Contact ban due to Corona: What is still allowed in Germany now?
- It is permitted to go to the workplace "insofar as no home office is possible".
- The following are also allowed: Paths to emergency care, shopping, doctor visits, general help for others.
- Attending meetings, required dates and exams.
- Individual sport and exercise in the fresh air.
- "Of course, necessary activities will continue to be possible," the decision paper continues - for example, in Bavaria, moves from one apartment to the other - if not otherwise possible - should definitely be postponed.
- Attending funerals (but with the necessary physical distance from others).
- Driving in public transport.
- To be with the family in your own four walls - but even then, the minimum distance to family members should be maintained.
Contact ban because of Corona: Stricter measures in Bavaria, Saxony and Saarland
- In Bavaria, Saxony and the Saarland , strict exit restrictions apply in addition to the ban on contact - that is, leaving the house is only permitted with good reason.
- Anyone found on the street during controls by the regulatory authorities must state the reasons why they are away from home, said the state government in Saxony, for example. In Bavaria, for example in the state capital of Munich, fire engines and police vehicles are on the road, asking residents to stay at home.
- At the same time, in Bavaria - unlike Angela Merkel's ban on contact - no two people from different households are allowed to be out and about together in public.
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