Bavaria is the corona hotspot in Germany - and leads further sad statistics

Corona virus in Bavaria: Markus Söder announces that nurses will be paid a bonus. The Prime Minister also made an urgent appeal to the population.

• In Bavaria, there is an exit restriction due to the corona virus *, which is limited until April 19.
• Prime Minister Markus Söder once again appeals to the population.
• Here you will find our guide to reporting and the Corona News from Germany. You can also find current case numbers in Bavaria here as a card **. The following recommendations for corona protective measures are currently available.
  
• Upper Bavaria sticks together in the corona virus crisis: Enter your restaurant or local company * with its Corona service here. From delivery service to pick-up service to service.
  

Update from 10.46 a.m .: As reported by Focus.de with reference to the health ministries of the federal states , there are 24,350 reported coronavirus infections in Bavaria (as of April 5, 8.10 p.m.). This makes the Free State the most affected federal state in Germany. North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg followed with 20,523 and 19,287 infections, respectively. There were also 411 reported deaths in Bavaria, making the Free State a sad leader in these statistics. In Baden-Württemberg, 383 people died as a result of the coronavirus, in NRW 292.

In the Freising district alone, 14 people died as a result of the coronavirus * (as of April 5, ten o'clock), and there were 29 deaths in the Rosenheim district.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Minister of Transport with appeal

Update April 6, 9:47: "Many people depend on their way to work on public transport. We need special protection for nurses, doctors, health insurers and many others. Therefore, please avoid all journeys that are not absolutely necessary in passenger transport, ”Transport Minister Kerstin Schreyer is quoted on the Facebook page of the Free State of Bavaria and the Bavarian government.

Prime Minister Markus Söder made an appeal to the public on Sunday. In a video message, he asked to adhere to the exit restrictions.

Before moving into the Bavarian state parliament, Andreas Krahl was a nurse at the Murnau accident clinic. In the corona crisis, he now shifts night shifts back to the intensive care unit.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Free State experiences drastic week

Update of April 5, 10:40 p.m .: Beginning of vacation in the midst of the Corona crisis: The start of Easter vacation during the exit restriction will also put people to the test. Bavaria is experiencing a decisive week, as Christian Deutschländer (head of the political editorial department of Munich's Merkur) explains in his comment *.

Update from April 5, 6.10 p.m .: The spring-like weather in Bavaria almost invited to go out into the fresh air at the weekend. Nevertheless, according to the police, most of Bavaria adhered to the distance and exit requirements . However, the police also report violations - some of them are particularly difficult to understand. In Augsburg, for example, a 69-year-old cut off several barrier tapes with a pocket knife in a park.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Munich police report 370 violations

Between Saturday and Sunday mornings, the Munich police registered a little more than 370 violations with a good 9,000 checks. In Memmingen im Allgäu , the police ended a birthday party with seven guests and a family celebration.

In the north of Swabia there were significantly more violations on Friday and Saturday compared to the previous days. According to the police, slightly more than 300 people received a complaint under the Infection Protection Act.

Also in Franconia numerous complaints were raised over the weekend, according to police. A total of around 270 people received a complaint in Lower Franconia. In Bad Brückenau (Bad Kissingen district) they dissolved a meeting of nine young people and young adults in one apartment.

In Upper Bavaria , too, many people went to lakes or parks at the weekend, but most of them adhered to the regulations. Nevertheless, 480 people in the region received notifications for violations on Saturday alone.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: 24,350 people tested positive

Update from April 5, 3:10 p.m .: In Bavaria, 24,350 people have now tested positive for the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus. According to the State Office for Health and Food Safety, the number of deaths rose by 41 within 24 hours: from 370 to 411. The State Office announced on Sunday (as of 10:00 a.m.) on its website. According to the information, there were 23 049 infected people in Bavaria the day before.

BRK praises Söder's bonus proposal for nursing staff and makes a demand

Update of April 5, 1:25 p.m .: The Bavarian Red Cross welcomes the Bavarian Prime Minister's initiative to pay nurses a one-off, tax-free bonus of EUR 500. “The nursing staff keep the system running. Thanks to their superhuman commitment, a system collapse is prevented, ”said President Theo Zellner in a press release on Sunday. The BRK also demands this recognition and appreciation for all employees of the emergency services of all aid organizations. According to the BRK, they should not be neglected: "They work at stress limits, have to deal with infected patients on a daily basis, work overtime for their colleagues who are in quarantine and many of them are already infected," said Zellner. “This is an additional burden that has to be appreciated. I hope that this appeal will be taken into account by the Prime Minister. "

More and more people are to be tested in the corona crisis. But reports of chaos due to the corona tests are piling up - at least in Munich, as reported by tz.de *.

Prime Minister Söder with an important Sunday appeal to the population

Update of April 5, 12:22 p.m .: Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) again made a vigorous appeal to the people of the Free State on Sunday. In a video message on Twitter, he again asks to adhere to the exit restriction applicable due to the corona crisis . “If you look out, the weather is great. And I totally understand that it pushes you out, ”said the Prime Minister. "Please pay attention to the rules." Of course, people could do sports and go out, but only alone or with the family or partner.

"Anything else would jeopardize the successes we have now," said Söder, adding: "Many people die every day and there are a lot of people lying on the intensive care beds." the capacity limit. "So please, please pay attention."

A big request: Even with the beautiful weather outside, continue to pay attention to the applicable rules. Sport and walking only please, with family or partner. Otherwise we will endanger our success in the fight against #Corona. #bayerngeneinsam pic.twitter.com/oY8rTnDDLo

Corona in Bavaria: Oktoberfest only for locals?

Update from April 5, 10:51 a.m .: Must this year's Oktoberfest in Munich be canceled? The decision should be made at the latest possible time. Meanwhile, there is a lot of discussion among Munich residents as to whether the Oktoberfest should only take place for locals * this year. The corona crisis meanwhile affects more and more breweries. Several brands are facing financial ruin.

Prime Minister Söder announces bonus for nursing staff

Update of April 5, 7:04 a.m .: Prime Minister Markus Söder, who has reached record values ​​in surveys, announced that all nurses in Bavaria should be paid a bonus of 500 euros for their work in the midst of the corona crisis. In addition, the state government would have set up free food and drinks for employees in all hospitals, nursing homes and retirement homes, he said in an interview with the Bild newspaper.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Söder calls for tax cuts after the Covid 19 crisis

In addition, Söder emphasized in the interview that a vital economic stimulus program for the economy is necessary if the first phase with emergency aid and guarantees has been overcome. “Our export economy will suffer even longer, even if we have weathered the crisis in Germany. Then we have to boost domestic demand, ”said the CSU politician. "That means no tax increases, but tax cuts." The solos (solidarity surcharge, editor's note...) Should be abolished faster and beyond soltle the total income tax be lowered to have as many workers more money in your pocket.

Update, 8:35 p.m .: Saturday was sunny and mild in parts of Bavaria. In Nuremberg it sometimes looked like a normal Saturday. Many people were outside - but not in small groups, as reported by nordbayern.de . The tightened police controls that Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann had announced could not be overlooked in Nuremberg either. The officers asked people to lie down on the grass to leave.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Joachim Herrmann visits the crisis center in the Miesbach district office

Update, 5.43 p.m .: Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) found out about the work of the helpers in the crisis center in the Miesbach district office. The Upper Bavarian district of Miesbach is particularly affected by the corona virus, in addition to the districts of Rosenheim and Tirschenreuth.

Herrmann thanked the employees of clinics, nursing facilities, emergency services, fire brigades and technical relief organizations for their efforts. The Minister was accompanied by President Ilse Aigner.

Corona virus in the Free State: Bavaria largely adhere to exit restrictions

Despite the spring-like weather, according to official information, the people of Bavaria have largely complied with the exit restrictions applicable due to the corona epidemic. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) said on Saturday in Miesbach: "The police find that the vast majority of citizens adhere very well to the regulations." There were no large excursion trips to the Bavarian Oberland and very few day trippers and tourists.

Nevertheless, the police registered several violations of the Infection Protection Act , for example in Munich. There she reported more than 230 violations between Friday and Saturday mornings. In Lower Franconia, the police said they initiated about 120 proceedings during the same period.

In Swabia, the police encountered several groups of young people , for example, who were sitting together at a pond or playing football on a sports field. A group was sitting in a garage smoking a shisha pipe and playing monopoly.

Corona in Bavaria: Number of infected continues to rise - 43 deaths in 24 hours

Update, 3:13 pm: In Bavaria, 23,049 people have now tested positive for the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus. According to the State Office for Health and Food Safety, the number of deaths rose by 43 within 24 hours: from 327 to 370. The State Office announced this on Saturday (as of 10 a.m.) on its website. According to the information, the previous day there were 20,962 infected.

Update, 1:06 pm: The corona crisis has many consequences for many people. This includes dentists now. Many have no access to protective clothing - however, it is not possible to carry out their work without it. Now they call the university clinics for help *.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Free State admits patients from Paris

Update, 10:26 am: In the corona crisis, the Free State wants to admit ten seriously ill Covid-19 patients from Paris to Bavarian clinics for treatment. This was announced by Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) on Saturday morning on Twitter. He had promised support to the French ambassador. "Friends help in an emergency," wrote Söder. And: "Europe must stand together." Since last Sunday, Bavaria has already taken in ten Corona patients from Italy for medical care.

Update, 9.24 a.m .: A large-scale study will begin in Munich on Sunday (April 5). Blood samples are taken from randomly selected people to understand the dynamics of the virus. The study, which was announced yesterday at the press conference in Munich, is intended to provide important information on combating the disease *.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: admission stop in Pfegeheimen

Update, 8.39 a.m .: In order to fight against the spread of the corona virus in Bavarian nursing homes, an admission stop applies in these facilities from Saturday. "For older people and those in need of care, there is a particularly high risk of developing Covid-19 with a severe course," said Health Minister Melanie Huml (CSU). “That is why there will be an admission stop for nursing homes from Saturday (April 4)

in Bavaria in order to prevent further infections as far as possible. ”Exceptions are possible for houses that new residents can quarantine for 14 days.

Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) had already announced the freeze on Wednesday. He also announced that protective measures in care facilities should be tightened further. Because the corona virus is spreading increasingly in old people's and nursing homes. Associations are demanding that nursing staff be better equipped with protective clothing.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: majority of citizens believe that measures are good

Update of April 4, 8:11 am: Two weeks after the start of the exit restrictions for the containment of the coronavirus in Bavaria, a large majority of citizens consider the measures to be appropriate. According to a representative survey by the polling institute Civey on behalf of the "Augsburger Allgemeine" , 84 percent of the people in the Free State support the measures , eleven percent reject them. The main proponents were respondents over the age of 65. Among them, approval was highest at 93 percent, lowest among those between 30 and 39 years of age at 73 percent.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Summer semester at universities starts as planned

Update 10:21 pm: The summer semester at the Bavarian universities starts as planned on April 20, despite the Corona crisis. The end of the lecture, however, is postponed to August 7, as announced by the university conference in Munich on Friday. The period in which lectures take place is regulated flexibly at universities and colleges.

It was also said that every effort would be made to develop additional digital courses and make them available to almost 400,000 students across Bavaria. "The universities are able to act and will use the autonomy assigned to them responsibly." The Ministry of Science also welcomed the solutions found and emphasized that "flexible rules are being found for students regarding student loans, child benefit or health insurance and also regarding the standard period of study, there are no disadvantages ”.

Corona in Bavaria: Mann repeatedly celebrates Corona parties - the fifth celebration has massive consequences

Update 18:37: After repeated corona parties , a man in Upper Franconia has been detained for two weeks. Until the current end of the exit restrictions on April 19, the 34-year-old had to remain in a correctional facility , the police said on Friday. There he should think about his behavior. The police had been called to the man's apartment in Bamberg four times last week for inviting acquaintances to drink alcohol. At the fifth time on Thursday evening, the officers took the man away. As part of the exit restrictions, private meetings are currently prohibited to minimize the risk of infection with the corona virus.

Corona crisis in Bavaria: second state examination for medical students postponed

Update 4.45 p.m .: German clinics will soon face an immense challenge after the first weeks of the Corona crisis. A lack of elementary threatens already.

Because of the corona infections, the second state examination for medical students is postponed to 2021. “Bavaria is implementing an ordinance from the Federal Ministry of Health. One thing is clear: we did not take the decision lightly. But there are important reasons for the shift - especially with regard to the risk of infection, ”said Health Minister Melanie Huml (CSU) on Friday in Munich. Even without the second state examination, medical students could immediately get involved in health care while continuing their studies.

“I am aware that we are demanding a lot from the students. They have been preparing for the exams for months and are about to start, ”said Huml. But she hopes that everyone will understand. "With this regulation, we can protect the examinees and supervisors in the current situation and at the same time ensure that the training of our offspring is not slowed down by Covid-19 ."

The Marburger Bund criticized the decision sharply: None of those affected had spoken out in favor of the now decided postponement for a whole year and thus for a return to the "Hammerexamen" in April 2021, the association said. The move would bring the second and third state exams closer together again. Most of the federal states, with the exception of Baden-Württemberg, would have spoken out against a postponement. The decision created an unnecessary complication for the aspiring doctors. New doctors would also arrive in medical care at least half a year later.

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Corona in Bavaria: Number of infected people in Munich continues to rise - graphic shows development

Update 3:41 p.m .: The city of Munich has published the latest figures for newly infected people with the coronavirus in Munich. Accordingly, 205 new coronavirus cases were confirmed as of Friday, April 3 (as of 1:30 p.m.). This means that a total of 3,304 infections are currently reported in the state capital. *

205 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed in # Munich on Friday, April 3 (as of 1:30 p.m.). This means that a total of 3,304 infections are currently reported in the state capital. More information at https://t.co/gy6AlreVKK #bleibtsdahoam #StayHome #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/qJGiW0Xb49

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Coronavirus in Bavaria: Health office has advice on water pipes

Update, 2:28 p.m .: The Bavarian Health Office advises to use water pipes at least once a week. Most schools, shopping centers and restaurants are closed due to the Corona crisis or are used only little. Drinking water pipes are designed for regular use. If there is no longer any water flow, there are hygienic problems, such as legionella. Getting rid of them costs a lot of time and money. The health department therefore advises that cold and warm water be run through the pipes at least once a week.

Update, 1:43 p.m .: One of the first corona auxiliary hospitals in Bavaria is being built in Dachau: The Select Hotel is being set up to care for Covid 19 patients - including very specific ones *.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Herrmann: It can be about "life and death"

Update, 11:34 am: “It is clear to me that we have never had such an exceptional situation in recent history. The majority of the population also adheres to it. But there are also some who do not follow the rules due to ignorance or lack of understanding. The catalog of fines provides for hefty fines, ”warns Herrmann . We must do everything together, the virus could be "life and death", said the Interior Minister.

Update, 11:31 am: "Please stay at home," said the Interior Minister. He asks to avoid popular destinations. There is nothing wrong with a walk on "lonely forest paths". If these rules are broken, they will act more strictly. The police will check even more intensely, especially on Easter.

“We can also transmit the virus without symptoms. We have to show solidarity. ”The interior minister once again instructed the police to carry out strong controls.

In the past few weeks, the police have identified 25,000 violations of the regulations on the fight against Corona in 300,000 inspections. The president of the police headquarters in Middle Franconia, Roman Fertinger, reported on some curious investigations: 600 rolls of toilet paper and disinfectants were stolen in the event of a break-in. Overall, however, the conventional burden on the police has decreased. "We no longer have burglaries, more outbreaks," said Fertinger.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Herrmann speaks live about exit restrictions

Update, 11:29: Joachim Herrmann speaks now live in a Press Conference on the output constraints.

Update, 11.17 a.m .: Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann speaks from 11.30 a.m. The topic will be the initial restrictions and what the current situation is in Bavaria . We report live.

Update, 10.33 am: Ulrike Protzer reports that it was “frightening” that not only old patients were seriously affected by the virus. "We have a lot of young people without previous illnesses , such as family fathers." According to this, you can see that the virus can also be dangerous for younger people without previous illnesses .

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Söder explains methodology

Update, 10.32 a.m .: The Prime Minister once again explains the methodology that is currently used on a daily basis. It is about the networking of experts, the medical care and a close exchange. Nevertheless, you still have to keep an eye on the “big picture”.

Update, 10.30 a.m .: The Bavarian studies will also be in close contact with nationwide scientists, according to the experts at the press conference .

"Everyone is hoping for a vaccine later this year," said Markus Söder. It is not possible to say at the moment whether this will also be the case.

Update, 10:24 a.m .: Bavarian Minister of Science Sibler speaks. It is about closely involving science in the decisions. "We will talk about easing, if scientific knowledge allows it." This is the only way to proceed with a clear conscience.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Science in close contact with the government

Update, 10:22 am: Ulrike Protzer hopes that new possibilities will soon be found to improve the treatment of the virus. It will continue to be in close contact with the state government and the findings from the clinics and research centers will always be passed on.

Update, 10.20 a.m .: Ulrike Protzer, virologist from Munich, also takes part in the press conference. "We were concerned about developing the same dynamic as Italy," said Protzer. She thanks the government for the quick measures.

Infection numbers would continue to grow exponentially. Science is always providing new insights to make the decisions of the state government easier. "We need time to be able to adjust the supply," says Protzer.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: studies planned - science cooperates with state government

Update, 10.16 a.m .: The study is a cooperation of the Munich health system, the police, the university and the state government. From Sunday, randomly selected households will be searched for the study. Another study in the Tirschenreuth district, which is currently the most severely affected region in Bavaria, is said to have a complementary effect. "In Tirschenreuth can learn a lot how transfers work," Hoelscher said. There, experts suspect that one of the most serious causes of the spread of the virus is a strong beer festival. In contrast, there are many independent infection chains in the state capital. Therefore, the state capital is better suited for a broad investigation of the spread of the corona virus.

Update, 10.11 a.m .: Now Professor Hölscher from the Tropen Institute in Munich speaks. "There are a large number of unknown infections. You don't know how far Corona has spread, ”says the professor. His study, the “Covid 19 Cohort”, is about selecting 3,000 households according to a scientific system and taking blood samples from people. With repeated visits, the dynamics of the virus should be able to be analyzed.

Coronavirus: Markus Söder gives hope: "Curve flattens out slowly"

Update, 10.06 a.m .: The press round is also in the spirit of science. It is about gaining new knowledge and conducting studies. Essentially, it's about two studies that drive the research projects for the fight against coronavirus. The aim is to be able to evaluate the situation always up-to-date and with the best of knowledge.

Update 10.03 a.m .: The press conference begins. Right from the start, Markus Söder gives hope: "The curve is flattening out slowly." He feels that the measures are confirmed, since without them the situation would be similar to that in Italy. The so-called " doubling " of the infected is currently about six days. This is no reason for the all-clear, one must continue to "persevere."

Corona crisis: Bayer Prime Minister Markus Söder speaks live on PK

Update 9.45 a.m .: In 15 minutes Markus Söder and the Bavarian Minister of Science will appear in front of the press. Most recently, the Prime Minister was late. It remains to be seen whether it will start on time today.

First report from April 3

Munich - Prime Minister Markus Söder is widely praised for his behavior during the Corona crisis . The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Bavaria criticized Söder sharply for the first time this week. Most recently, he had boosted the production of masks * in Bavaria and classified them as an important protective measure * against the corona virus.

Markus Söder: Bavarian Prime Minister speaks at press conference - LIVE ticker

The Prime Minister regularly contacts the press - and so does today. From 10:00 a.m. Markus Söder will speak to the Bavarian Minister of Science Sibler at a press conference and provide information on the current situation in the Corona crisis. We tick here live and always up to date.

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