Bavaria's nature offers something for everyone. Only at the moment can you not use them as usual because of Corona. Bavaria's State Police President Wilhelm Schmidbauer explains.
- The Coronavirus * has a firm grip on life in Munich and all of Bavaria.
- Because of the exit restriction, people are in social isolation. But especially in good weather, they are drawn outside.
- Bavarian State Police President Wilhelm Schmidbauer explains what penalties for violations are.
Weekend - and the best spring weather on Saturday. Get out. With a clear conscience, this can only be done on your own doorstep. This is what Bavaria's State Police President Wilhelm Schmidbauer says. After a week's exit restriction, the chief of police also takes stock of our newspaper.
Can I go to the mountains or the lake with my wife in good conscience at the weekend?
You can - but not with a clear conscience. The urgent advice of the Bavarian police is: If possible, stay at home. Exercise in the fresh air is allowed. But I don't have to go to the mountains or the lake for that.
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Why so strict?
Thankfully, we currently have a comparatively low mortality rate in Germany. But every single infection could have the worst consequences for those affected. We must do everything possible to limit the spread of the coronavirus so as not to overwhelm our health system. Therefore I appeal to the common sense of everyone not to take advantage of everything that is allowed.
So there is nothing to be said against a walk outside the front door. Can acquaintances accompany me if we always keep our distance?
Hopes for reason: Police President Wilhelm Schmidbauer.
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A clear no. You can only travel with members of your own household.
Nevertheless, the weather will not prevent some from driving out. Will the police control strictly?
We will control consistently. And those who disregard the rules can expect to pay a hefty fine.
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What are the amounts involved?
It always depends on the individual case. You have to expect several 100 euros.
When I see day trippers who don't follow the rules. Should I take action myself - or better call the police?
A note from fellow citizens to fellow citizens is certainly not wrong. We do not want to call for everyone to control each other. If you have the impression that people are deliberately and deliberately violating the rules, you can call the police.
Do you actually check the internet when someone uploads a selfie of themselves and their friends from Blomberg?
This is possible, for example if we find a particularly serious violation.
Can I invite my neighbor to have a barbecue in my own garden if we keep a good distance?
No. You can only grill with the people who live with them in the same household.
When I go for a walk in the English Garden or by the lake when the weather is nice - I can't always keep the distance with the many people. Then what does the police do?
It is everyone's job to keep the necessary distance. If I can't do that, I just have to stay at home. The police will also be careful, especially at popular excursion locations.
Corona virus: are motorcycle tours allowed? Police chief of Bavaria clarifies
The motorcycle season starts next week. A trip into the countryside is not it?
For example, driving for shopping or going to work is of course allowed. However, pure walking on a motorcycle without good reason is prohibited.
So what do you advise people to do on such a beautiful spring day?
It's nice to be outdoors in the fresh air. However, alone or with members of your own household - and with the necessary distance from other people. We now have a few weeks ahead of us in which only discipline will result in us being spared major disasters such as those in Italy. This is a test. If we fail, we will be forced to take even more drastic measures.
The exit restriction has been in effect for a week. What grade would you give Bayern?
So a 2, "good". In some areas there is still room for improvement, we still have to work on a “very good”. I would like to thank everyone who works with us against the corona virus to prevent worse things from happening.
Interview: Bernd Ernemann
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