Markus Lanz (ZDF): "Misunderstood" Bodo Ramelow (left) is violently attacked - Corona fear is at stake

In the Hamburg round of ZDF star Markus Lanz, the easing in the context of Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 is discussed. Bodo Ramelow has to face criticism, star virologist Christian Drosten is backed up again.

• Markus Lanz *: heated discussion with Bodo Ramelow (Die Linke).
• Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 *: How Thuringia is dealing with the pandemic .
• Virologist stands by colleague Christian Drosten .

Hamburg / Altona - In the Markus Lanz edition of Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Prime Minister of Thuringia , Bodo Ramelow ( Die Linke ), author Ferdinand von Schirach , doctor Christiane Woopen and the virologist Hendrik Streeck are in the studio in Hamburg-Altona to guest. The politician has to defend himself against all kinds of accusations , star virologist Christian Drosten receives support.

ZDF talk show Markus Lanz: Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 keeps left Bodo Ramelow in suspense

Right at the beginning of the program, ZDF presenter Markus Lanz confronts Bodo Ramelow with his own statement that he wants to carry out extensive easing from July 6th. These refer to the state of Thuringia . Only if the infection would require it does he promise Coronavirus Sars Cov-2 conditions again. But only at the "regional level", as the Prime Minister and left-wing politician had put it.

In the Hamburg * round, Ramelow explains his statements. "We know where the sick people are, they are recorded by name," says the politician , wanting to weigh his state in safety. According to him, the health authorities would also take the follow-up very seriously and ensure that the Coronavirus Sars-Cov-2 did not spread any further.

However, Hamburg's Lanz doesn't really believe it and continues to ask - until the point is reached where Ramelow gets louder. "I'm tired of doing all of this in crisis mode," says the 64-year-old visibly annoyed. The emergency order mode must be overcome, the infected people would adhere perfectly to the rules. In addition, the R-factor would have been maintained decreased *.

Markus Lanz (ZDF): Bodo Ramelow feels "misunderstood" and demands normalcy

Reasons that encourage him to implement his project. His concrete approach: “We give up the interference with privacy. I am no longer willing that the police knock and ask if there are three or four homes sitting together at the front door, "insists Bodo Ramelow vehemently a rejection of the previously chosen course. Respirators in public transport hold the left politician but still before for sensible and absolutely necessary.

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The native of Northern Germany feels "misunderstood" if people assume that he wants to abolish the mask requirement . Or even consider the Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 to be harmless. That is simply wrong. Ramelow had seen too many encounters with infected people and their relatives in order to make the deadly danger posed by the pandemic absurd.

“We have to get back to normal life. Otherwise we will let fear hover over everything, ”warns the experienced politician. All right , he can't avoid the argument with doctor Christiane Woopen . Instead of looking for President of the Region to open game with the only lady in the round, which Ramelow versions met with disbelief. The doctor cannot understand how the people in Thuringia should behave correctly.

Markus Lanz (ZDF): Backing for Coronavirus Sars Cov 2 star Christian Drosten

Ramelow also emphasizes that he would have daycare centers and schools reopened quickly. How fast, however, he doesn't know to tell Markus Lanz . No problem for the ZDF moderator , who turns to virologist Hendrik Streeck directly . From this, the 51-year-old wants to know what to think about Ramelow's timetable regarding the opening of educational institutions .

"The majority of the data suggests that children are slightly less infected than adults," the star virologist points to a study and cannot give a clear answer. He gives the example of Sweden and has to admit that there is no evidence that the Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 would spread faster due to the opening of daycare centers and schools .

Study is the key word for Markus Lanz to address Streeck to colleague Christian Drosten , who is being massively attacked, above all, by the “Bild” newspaper. Similar to virologist Martin Stürmer in the ZDF studio *, Streeck also takes sides with Drosten . The ZDF moderator from Streeck wants to know whether he has read his study . "Of course I read it," replies the 42-year-old, looking slightly piqued.

"There is a content and a media expression [...] What I read from the critics' side was initially plausible," the researcher admits . However, it was "really unpleasant" how the media dealt with the study. This would of course include deliberate misinterpretations by journalists from the "Bild" newspaper .

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Although he was not absolutely d'accord with all points of Drosten's study , Streeck sided with his colleague. "I feel with Drosten," is the scientist's emotional statement. He could put himself in the position of Drosten and had already had similar experiences. "You feel very troubled and misunderstood," admits the 42-year-old. Bodo Ramelow can also sing a song about this.

Boy, keep the ball flat: left-wing politician Bodo Ramelow feels pressured by ZDF moderator Markus Lanz and reacts visibly annoyed. (Screenshot)

© ZDF media library / Markus Lanz

But Streeck isn't finished yet. He feels insulted in his professional honor and is "hurt" because his own study has recently been criticized in the worst part. Not always on a factual, constructive level, of course. Merkur.de knows what Streeck predicts with regard to a second wave of infection *.

Ultimately, the star virologist at Markus Lanz is forgiving with his closing words. "In the end we are a team in science, even if there are quarrels," Streeck clarifies and invokes the team spirit within his guild. A cohesion that the Chinese population urgently needs. The People's Republic of China faces the dictatorship of a Communist party trying to benefit from the Coronavirus-Sars-Cov-2 *.

Source: 24hamburg.de-MarkusLanz

* merkur.de and 24hamburg.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.