Protective masks are becoming an increasingly important topic in the fight against the corona virus. Markus Söder has now commented on a possible obligation to wear and on the production of masks.
- The corona virus * continues to spread.
- A mandatory mask was decided in Austria.
- So far, no one wants to introduce one in Germany.
- You can find all the latest news on the Corona crisis in Germany here. Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus. You can also find current case numbers in Germany as a map.
Update from April 6, 9.40 p.m .: Is a mask compulsory in Germany ? Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) expressed her reluctance on Monday - but also declared a willingness in principle to follow new scientific findings: Meanwhile, "the opinion of the experts is changing - and we will not oppose it," she emphasized at a press conference.
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) agreed on Monday evening that the wearing of masks could be expanded more and more in the future. “We have to prepare people for a life with the pandemic. Of course, this includes the increased wearing of masks, ”said the CSU chairman on the ARD.
Update of April 6, 1:50 p.m .: A concept paper from the Interior Ministry is now to reveal Germany's plans for an exit from the Corona measures. However, there is also talk of introducing a mask requirement in return for easing other measures. The wearing of protective masks on buses and trains and in buildings should be mandatory as soon as enough masks are available. Read more details here.
Corona mask requirement in Germany? Söder changes opinion - "There is much to be said ..."
First report from April 6th:
Munich - Despite the measures taken, the corona virus is still on the rise in Germany *. The number of infected people has now exceeded 100,000 * for the first time. In Austria *, an obligation to wear a mask, for example in supermarkets, was enacted. Since then, the introduction of this measure has also been discussed in Germany.
Markus Söder often led the way in the corona crisis.
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Germany: Mask Obligation in Corona Crisis? Söder takes a stand
Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder now warned against the misconception that from April 20, the end of the ban on contacts, everything would be as it was before the Corona crisis. Söder also spoke to Bild am Sonntag about a general mask requirement in Germany . After giving a clear rejection to one in the past week, he now said:
"I am not an opponent of the obligation to wear a mask, there is a lot to be said for that. We will definitely see more use of masks. ”However, the masks could not replace a curfew or a contact block *. In addition, you need "proper masks", says Söder, "a cloth or a scarf alone is not enough".
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
- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) April 5, 2020Corona virus in Germany: Söder calls for national "emergency production" for protective masks
For a better supply of masks in Germany, according to Söder, "national emergency production" is needed. Söder also spoke about the internationally competitive market for protective masks: In the long run, it was “not acceptable” that one had to defend oneself against “wild west methods” from other nations. "All of this is a great test of character - also for international relationships," said Söder.
Söder was referring to the announcement that the United States had bought certain masks for France on a runway in China by outbidding the offer from Europe. *
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