The Robert Koch Institute records the highest increase in the number of corona deaths per day. In the meantime, the decision about the Oktoberfest has been made.
- The coronavirus SARS-CoV 2 * does Germany still firmly in control
- First loosening the corona restrictions apply since April 20
- The Oktoberfest has since been canceled
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sees despite lower number of Corona infections in Germany not give rise to extensive easing the contact restrictions. “We have achieved a lot in the past few weeks, but the situation is still serious. There is no end to the epidemic in sight, the number of cases can rise again, ”said Vice President Lars Schaade on Tuesday (April 21, 2020) in Berlin.
Last week the RKI saw the highest increase in the number of corona deaths per day. On Thursday alone, more than 135 new Covid 19 deaths were reported nationwide, Schaade said. According to this, around 32 out of 1,000 people would die from Covid 19 disease.
The RKI in Berlin, the number of in Germany with the coronavirus reported infected people on Tuesday with 143,457 - an increase of 1,785 since the previous day. Johns Hopkins University (JHU), based in the US city of Baltimore, reported 147,065 infected people. The RKI, which only takes into account the electronically transmitted figures from the federal states and updates its list once a day, has registered 4,598 deaths so far , the JHU 4,862 deaths. The number of people recovered was approximately 95,200.
Corona virus in Germany: Merkel warns of carelessness
Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) also warned on Monday (April 20, 2020) of carelessness in the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. Merkel called for great caution: "We must not weigh ourselves for a second in safety, but must remain vigilant and disciplined," said the Chancellor on Monday in Berlin.
Angela Merkel emphasized that if the crisis was dealt with too loosely, the number of infections could rise again. "It would be a shame if we sighted back into a relapse."
Corona in Germany: Oktoberfest is canceled
As a measure to curb the coronavirus pandemic , the Oktoberfest will not take place this year. This was announced by Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) and Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) on Tuesday. Söder said that he and Reiter were the "biggest fans" of this "biggest and most beautiful festival in the world". But the risk is just too high.
Difficult decision with Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter: The Oktoberfest 2020 must be canceled. The risk is just too high. You can neither keep your distance there nor wear a face mask. Living with Corona means living cautiously until there is a vaccine or medication. #wiesn pic.twitter.com/AMHpQAjIL0
- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) April 21, 2020"You can neither keep your distance nor work with a face mask." Even if it hurt, they would have decided now: "Either clever or not at all." Not only for him, but also economically, this is a "bitter pill". From the employees in the hotel industry to the taxi driver, everyone would "painfully miss the Oktoberfest".
Corona virus: mask requirement in more and more countries in Germany - criticism of the patchwork
In order to curb the corona virus * in Germany, more and more federal states are opting for a corona mask when shopping and in public transport. Several state governments want to seal this or discuss this Tuesday. It was recently announced that a mask requirement should also be introduced in Thuringia because of the coronavirus pandemic *, as government spokesman Günter Kolodziej announced on Monday evening.
So far, there is no uniform line on the obligation to wear a mask * in Germany. The Greens are now demanding "a clear, common line" from the federal government and the states, as party leader Annalena Baerbock said. "I think a bid for a mouth-nose guard in local public transport and when shopping in shops is right," said Baerbock.
A mouthguard requirement was also recently introduced in Saxony-Anhalt . The state government decided on Tuesday morning (April 21, 2020) according to the "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung". Until now, the mouthguard was only "strongly recommended" in shops, buses and trains. The new mouthguard regulation is due to come into force next Thursday (April 23, 2020). The city of Frankfurt is also planning to introduce a mask requirement * for public transport and retail. This should apply from next Monday (April 27th, 2020) at the latest
Coronavirus: Developments for Abitur in the federal states
The federal states also make different decisions in other areas, such as daycare centers , schools or retail stores. Pupils from Berlin recently wanted to postpone the Abitur exams because their learning conditions at home are particularly unfavorable. However, the administrative court in Berlin rejected the request to postpone the school leaving examination. The first written exam is scheduled for Friday (April 24th, 2020). An appeal against the decision can still be lodged with the Higher Administrative Court.
In Hamburg , the Abitur exams under strict hygiene rules started on Tuesday (April 21st, 2020). Because of the Corona crisis, the start of the exams, originally planned for April 16, had been postponed. During the Abitur, a maximum of ten pupils should be allowed to take the exams in one room at the same time.
In Schleswig-Holstein , the Abitur exams started as planned on April 21. The schools for pupils in Saxony should also be open again from April 20, which is why the Abitur exams begin there on April 22.
Abitur in Germany: Because of the corona virus, many exams are postponed
In Lower Saxony , the Abitur exams are expected to begin on May 11, 2020. The state had drawn up a corresponding emergency plan for the Abitur, but Lower Saxony's Minister of Culture Grant Hendrik Tonne (SPD) did not want to rule out a complete cancellation. The examination dates for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania also fall on this date . North Rhine-Westphalia follows on May 12 with the start of the Abitur. Shortly thereafter, the exams in Brandenburg begin on May 13, 2020.
In Baden-Württemberg , the beginning of the school leaving examination is postponed to May 18, 2020. This is due to a decision by the Minister of Culture Susanne Eisenmann (CDU) in consultation with members of the school administration and representatives of parents and students. In Thuringia , the Abitur exams are also scheduled to begin on May 18.
Bavaria has postponed the Abitur exams this year to May 20, 2020. As the Ministry of Culture reports on its website, due to the dynamic situation "further changes in the course of the Abitur examination 2020 cannot be excluded". Saarland comes in last with the start of high school on May 25, 2020.
Coronavirus: JU chief demands more power for federal government
As a consequence, Junge Union boss Tilman Kuban called for more power for the federal government: The different easing of the corona measures * in the federal states regarding childcare, shop openings or mandatory masks * now showed that in special times of crisis more competencies would have to be bundled at the federal level, said Kuban on Tuesday. “The decisions about this should then be made by the federal government and the execution and control by the federal states. Everything else unsettles people and leads to distortion of competition. ”
* fr.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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