Corona loosening is coming: New hope for Munich's “hotspot”? KVR with good news

Many citizens are slow enough, but no further corona easing was in sight at first. The news ticker for Munich.

• In addition to the exit restriction, a mask requirement prescribed by Prime Minister Söder has applied in Munich since April 27.
• Many citizens would like further corona easing, but Prime Minister Söder is putting the brakes on.
• In our news ticker we keep you up to date with the latest developments in the state capital.

7:28 p.m .: The federal and state governments agreed on further corona loosening at a top meeting in Berlin. Prime Minister Söder wants to work out in the coming week which new regulations apply to Bavaria and thus also to Munich.

Meanwhile, there is good news from the district administration department of the state capital: "In urgent cases, appointments can be made to the district administration department again," the city informed on Thursday. Here too, however, the minimum distance of 1.5 meters and the mask requirement must be observed.

The current corona rules in Bavaria can be found here in the overview.

In urgent cases, appointments can again be made in the district administration department. On site full-face coverage and are 1.5 meters minimum distance obligation - https://t.co/XdcvRx2umD
information on restricted party traffic other municipal departments: https://t.co/bwOvdsvhsj pic.twitter.com/W1yDobx6RQ

Coronavirus in Munich: City publishes new figures  

3:12 p.m .: 124 new corona cases were confirmed in Munich today . The total number of infections is gradually approaching the 6000 mark (see graphic) and is currently 5,893 infected. The number of people who died in the city area is now 166. 4,258 patients have recovered from an illness. A total of 873 Munich residents had to be provided with inpatient care.

124 new # coronavirus cases were confirmed in # Munich on Thursday, April 30th. A total of 5,893 infections have been reported in the state capital so far. More data and information at https://t.co/gy6AlreVKK #bleibtsdahoam #StayHome #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/Bn51EP8JFq

1.35 p.m .: The federal government announced further easing this afternoon , which also affects the state capital of Munich . Accordingly, museums , exhibitions , memorials , zoos and botanical gardens should be allowed to reopen under certain conditions. The Munich zoo boss recently complained about the predicament of his zoo, which is one of the most popular destinations in the Isar metropolis all year round.

The prerequisite for small and historical buildings in particular is that the requirements for hygiene and compliance with the necessary distance can be guaranteed in terms of space and personnel, according to the federal government's draft resolution. For this purpose, a funding program of EUR 10 million for Corona-related renovation measures is to be launched at short notice .

Corona loosening is coming: hope for a popular destination in Munich

The playgrounds, which have been closed for weeks due to the corona pandemic, are also to open again. Parents should make sure that overcrowded facilities are avoided and basic hygiene rules are observed.

For the time being, the ban on major events such as folk festivals , larger sporting events with spectators, concerts and street, wine and marksmen festivals will be maintained. When and under what conditions smaller public and private celebrations or events could take place again is not foreseeable due to the high risk of infection .

12.22 p.m .:  A liver tassel as a protective mask ? The photo from a Munich subway makes users scoff - until they know the whole truth.

Update 9.03 a.m .: Before the new federal-state consultations, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) warned against hasty easing of the anti-corona measures. As long as there is no vaccine, there is otherwise "a second wave, a relapse," said Söder on Thursday in the Bavarian radio . You saw that in Singapore and in other countries. "We saw some countries that relaxed very quickly and then had to do the opposite."

Corona loosening? Curious Söder comparison is to explain to Munich how complicated the situation is

Söder showed understanding if other federal states now want to move faster, but announced that he himself would remain cautious. "I am not angry with any colleague and no other country when someone is more urgent or sees it differently." But he emphasized: "I cannot make Bavaria's situation dependent on whether a government in another country does that looks very different. "

It is now like in the 80th minute of a football game: “We have achieved most of it, but some already want to leave the field and say the game has been won. Unfortunately, that's not the case. "

Markus # Söder is hesitant about the quick cancellation of corona measures. "You can't make deals with #Corona," said the Prime Minister. https://t.co/hPVQsb60Jc

Söder did not want to give specific dates for further openings. But if the infection happens, there will be a further normalization. "There is no need to worry about the fact that the situation lasts forever." Among other things, some Munich innkeepers who are already working on a "beer garden revolution" should be pleased.

Oktoberfest 2021 already at risk? An expert from Munich makes you prick up your ears with a corona forecast

Origination of April 30th:

Munich - Doctors expect the coronavirus infections to subside slightly in summer. The stronger sun exposure can suppress the virus somewhat, said Clemens Wendtner , chief physician of the clinic for infectious diseases in the Munich clinic Schwabing . “You shouldn't be under the illusion that the higher temperatures will make the virus go away . The effect in summer arises, among other things, from the fact that UV radiation is stronger - and viruses can be killed by UV light. ”

The virus will not disappear completely. Relaxation of the initial restrictions could also lead to an increase in the number of infections. Therefore, it is necessary to remain vigilant and careful. "We will have to watch the infection very closely."

Corona Munich: can Oktoberfest 2021 take place? Doctor: "Are question marks behind it"

Depending on the season, Wendtner expects another wave around October. "You have to assume that as long as we don't have a vaccination , we can expect the virus to flare up." There may then no longer be hotspots as is currently the case , but the virus will spread across the board. 

"We will continue to carry Covid-19 into the year 2021." Whether all the events canceled for this year or postponed to the next year from the Olympic Games to the Oktoberfest can then take place is open. "There are question marks behind it."

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