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Corona virus in Bavaria: unprecedented breakdown in corona tests on the motorway - Söder draws the first consequences

2020-08-12T20:43:04.753Z


The corona numbers in Germany are increasing, travelers are now being tested upon arrival in the Free State. After an unprecedented series of breakdowns, Prime Minister Söder draws conclusions.


The corona numbers in Germany are increasing, travelers are now being tested upon arrival in the Free State. After an unprecedented series of breakdowns, Prime Minister Söder draws conclusions.

  • There are more Corona * infections in Germany again.
  • Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder therefore called his cabinet together unexpectedly.
  • After an unprecedented series of breakdowns, Söder announces consequences at the test stations in the Free State.
  • Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus and the corona news from Germany. We also offer you the current case numbers in Bavaria on a map. The following recommendations for corona protective measures are currently available.

Update from August 12, 8:20 p.m.: After the Bavarian Health Minister Melanie Huml (CSU) admitted serious breakdowns at the Corona test stations in Bavaria at a press conference , Prime Minister Markus Söder now speaks up. He writes on Twitter: “This is very, very annoying. This must be fixed immediately and must not happen again. All structures must be checked immediately. "

Errors in corona test centers: that is very, very annoying. This must be fixed immediately and must not happen again. All structures are to be checked immediately. Unfortunately, I have to cancel my visit to the North Sea. Bavaria goes first.

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) August 12, 2020

44,000 of the 85,000 results that were collected at the test stations have not yet been transmitted because a lot of data still has to be entered manually. Particularly annoying: Among them are 900 positive tests. Söder ends his tweet with the words “Unfortunately I have to cancel my visit to the North Sea. Bavaria goes first. ”The Bavarian Prime Minister actually had a visit to the North Sea on his agenda on Thursday and Friday.

Since July 25, travelers have been able to get tested for the coronavirus upon arrival at Munich and Nuremberg Airports, and this offer has also been valid for Memmingen Airport since the beginning of August. In addition, tests are carried out at the main train stations in Munich and Nuremberg and at certain motorway service stations. Health Minister Huml promised that all those who tested positive would get their results by Thursday noon .

Update from August 12, 3:33 p.m .: As before, it is mandatory to wear a mouth and nose cover in public transport in Bavaria . A Bavaria-wide focus action was announced for Thursday, as the Lower Franconia police wrote on Twitter, among others. Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., the officers will be more present and monitor violations of the mask requirement .

➡ BAVARIA-WIDE
FOCUS ACTION ⬅ Dienst
Our offices throughout #Lower Franconia will be more present in local public transport tomorrow, Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and monitor violations of the #mask requirement. pic.twitter.com/8nBqzL9fKb

- Police Lower Franconia (@PolizeiUFR) August 12, 2020

"In times of a renewed increase in the number of corona cases, it is therefore particularly important in local public transport that mouth and nose protection is worn," says a press release from the Central Franconian police headquarters. Through the Bavaria-wide campaign, the population should be made aware of the obligation to wear.

Violations can be punished with a fine - the standard rate is 150 euros - and with a complaint for violating the Infection Protection Act. In Bavaria, a mask is compulsory for all passengers aged six and over in public transport. Exceptions are only possible for health reasons and with a medical certificate.

Corona outbreak in Mamming: 75 contact persons infected

Update from August 12th, July 9th: After the corona outbreak in Mamming (Dingolfing-Landau district), the virus was also detected in 75 contact persons , as the district office announced on Tuesday evening. A total of around 300 contact persons were retested. At the second production site of the factory in Simbach, 40 contact persons are to be tested on Wednesday.

The canning factory should start production again on Wednesday . The administrative court of Regensburg granted a corresponding application by the management. District Administrator Werner Bumeder (CSU) was concerned about the decision of the court: "In view of the continued high and even increased numbers of infections, I would not take responsibility for resuming operations without a certificate from the experts," he said.

Coronavirus risk in Bavaria: Many infected people on the A3 in Passau - there are hardly any doubts about the reason

Update from August 11, 10:16 p.m.: For two weeks, holiday returnees have been able to have themselves tested for the corona virus at eight stations in Bavaria. The first figures are now available. As the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) reported, there have been a total of around 60,000 tests of return travelers so far (see below).

Almost 17,000 tests have so far been evaluated on the A3 in Passau . Of these, over 400 were positive , as reported by the Münchner Merkur . The cases discovered correspond to a share of around 2.4 percent . This is a remarkably high value compared to the results at other stations. Of course, the Passau figures are not entirely surprising. Corona tests at the NRW airports last week had a hit rate of 2.5 percent: The findings of the Ministry of Health and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) seem to at least partially coincide with the Bavarian. The RKI considers Kosovo, Serbia, Turkey, Bosnia, Romania and Croatia to be the central infection countries.

In recent weeks, increased infections had not only been found among vacationers, but also among travelers who had returned to Germany from a visit to their home country. In many cases a central route leads through Austria and Bavaria. Information about where the travelers who tested positive came from does not allow the current evaluation, however, announced the LGL.

Health Minister Melanie Huml told tz : "The higher positive rate in Passau is presumably due to the fact that the test station is used to a greater extent by people from the Western Balkans ."

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Cabinet with radical innovation - there is a fine of up to 25,000 euros

Update of August 11, 17:52: The State of Bavaria has a Corona - test mandatory for seasonal workers and harvest helpers introduced. The cabinet decided on the regulation on Monday at an unscheduled meeting. "With immediate effect, only people who can present a negative corona test at the start of their work may be employed in agricultural businesses with more than ten employees," said Health Minister Melanie Huml (CSU) on Tuesday. “We want to prevent local hotspots and protect the companies from possible closure.” The aim is to prevent outbreaks in the companies in the first place.

Farms must report harvest workers and seasonal workers 14 days before the start of employment to the district administrative authorities with their name, place of accommodation, type and duration of employment and contact details. If workers cannot bring a certificate in German or English that is not more than 48 hours old, they must be tested on site, as a ministry spokesman explained on Tuesday in Munich. Until that happens, the companies have to separate them from their colleagues. Violations can result in a fine of up to 25,000 euros.

After a corona outbreak at the end of July on a vegetable farm in Mamming (Dingolfing-Landau district) there was a nationwide hotspot.

The new series tests in Bavarian meat companies only showed a #Corona infection, a very positive result. We tested 5,706 people in 33 companies. That was important in order to prevent a major outbreak like the one in Gütersloh.

- Melanie Huml (@MelanieHuml) August 10, 2020

Corona: Söder threatens to take tightened measures in Bavaria - and admits a major failure

Update from August 11, 7:24 a.m .: Despite great uncertainties due to the corona pandemic, Bavarian cities are preparing for the Christmas market season . According to the current status, the world-famous Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg is to take place again this year, as a survey by the German Press Agency (dpa) showed. “But of course we don't yet know what it will look like in the end,” said Michael Fraas, the city's economic advisor.

Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voters) promised the organizers and dealers support. “Christmas and Christkindl markets are traditionally part of the pre-Christmas season in Bavaria. They are a popular destination for locals and tourists, Aiwanger told the German Press Agency. “The markets also have an important magnetic effect, especially for inner-city retail and gastronomy, and attract walk-in customers.

Smaller markets have been allowed to take place in Bavaria since July 15th . According to Aiwanger, this also applies to Christmas markets . According to a ministry spokesman, what counts as a small market is not precisely defined. Weekly markets and traditional art and craft markets are mentioned in the current infection protection ordinance. "This means that such" smaller "markets will generally not have more than 20 to 30 market stalls," explained the spokesman. It is important how much space is available in each individual case. And how many stands can be set up there in such a way that visitors can reach a distance of 1.5 meters.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Measures for the Nuremberg Christmas market are tested in advance

"Our previous good experiences in gastronomy, retail and small markets have shown that economic and social life can take place if the appropriate hygiene concepts are adhered to," said Aiwanger. "Dealers, restaurateurs and showmen have had a devastating economic months behind them." This year, Christmas and Christmas markets are an existential ray of hope for these industries, said the minister. "I will therefore work to ensure that such markets can take place, provided that the infection process allows it." According to Fraas, the greatest challenge is to direct the flow of visitors. For this purpose, a kind of one-way street system is to be introduced in Nuremberg , in which a uniform direction of travel is specified with the help of arrows. In addition, food and drink should only be available to take away.

The measures are to be tested at this year's autumn festival . “We drive on sight. Everything we are currently planning is subject to change, ”stressed Fraas. Whether the Christkindlesmarkt can ultimately take place as planned depends above all on how the number of infections develops in the coming months.

In Düsseldorf, meanwhile, the city's going it alone is causing a stir. A pop concert with 13,000 participants is planned - without coordination with the state government. Markus Söder strongly condemns the project and calls for a rethink.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Söder and Huml admit delays in tests

Update from August 10, 6:06 p.m.: At the press conference on the news regarding the corona pandemic in Bavaria , Prime Minister Markus Söder and Health Minister Melanie Huml admitted delays in corona tests for travelers returning on Monday . But these should be cleared this week, it said after a cabinet meeting in Nuremberg.

Several media had previously reported that test results were still not available for some holidaymakers a week after the smear test in the test center . The delays in the transmission of the test results are due to the great demand and manual recording, said a spokesman for the Ministry of Health. The external service provider wants to digitize the operational process, the goal being communication of the result within 48 hours.

Delays in corona tests: External service provider is to replace BRK in the Free State

So far, aid organizations such as the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) have cut back on test centers at airports, main train stations and motorway service stations. Now an external service provider is to take over the operation. If everything is in one hand, the processes should work faster, said Huml.

So far, there have been a total of more than 60,000 tests in the test centers for travelers returning at airports, large main train stations and at several rest stops near the border in Bavaria , Söder said on Monday. The offer of voluntary tests has been used incredibly.

Update from 1:02 p.m.: The press conference is over. “Stay healthy,” Söder concluded.

Scholz becomes SPD chancellor candidate - Söder is irritated

Update from 12:59 p.m .: The SPD decides for itself who to set up, so Söder when asked about Olaf Scholz's candidacy for chancellor . He apparently feels the timing is wrong. The message that the SPD is sending is that the election campaign will begin now, with Corona in the foreground, said Söder.

Update from 12:54 p.m.: When asked by a journalist, Söder emphasized again that he could not imagine fans in the stadiums at the start of the Bundesliga and adds with a view to Thomas Berthold: If even former national players advise against wearing masks and keeping their distance, this could have devastating effects to have football fans.

Update from 12.40 p.m.: Now it is Michael Piazolo's turn. "The plan for starting school is in place," said the Minister of Education. Nonetheless, the topic will be discussed again on September 1, because the pandemic is dynamic. "That's why there is a plan, but we have to see whether we can also follow through with the plan or whether we have to readjust". The  best possible preparations will be made, but will still have to keep an eye on all developments.

Regular ventilation is particularly important, and there will be no multi-day school trips until January. Alternative scenarios have also been prepared: alternating lessons or distance learning are possible, for example. If it comes to distance learning, the conditions have been optimized. Over 50,000 loan devices are available for schoolchildren if required. As Piazolo explained, there should also be series tests for teachers and school staff.

#Piazolo: between August 24th and September 18th # Corona series tests for teachers and school staff # BR24live

- BR24 (@ BR24) August 10, 2020

Update from 12:33 p.m.: After Markus Söder, Minister of Health Melanie Huml speaks . From yesterday to today there are 49 more cases than yesterday, she explains. The relatively low number should not lull you into a false sense of security, because the numbers are increasing worldwide - including in Germany.

Corona in Bavaria: Söder appeals: "Nobody wants a second lockdown"

Update from 12.30 p.m .: “We continue to take Corona absolutely seriously. Bavaria is absolutely vigilant, ”said Söder. Measures would be readjusted if necessary. The numbers are increasing across the country. As long as there are hotspots that have an event that you know, you have it under control. "If it happens everywhere, it will be dangerous". “Nobody wants a second lockdown,” said Söder. But in order to prevent that, you have to be very committed. “The real danger is carelessness at private events,” Söder concluded. That's why you have to start there if there are problems.

Update from 12.27 p.m .: Then Söder comes on the subject of football. “When the stadiums are full when the Bundesliga starts, I'm extremely skeptical. I can't imagine it at the moment, ”he explains. It would also send a devastating signal, as would planned concerts with 13,000 spectators. "This sends a signal into the country that counteracts the entire philosophy".

Update from 12.25 p.m.: In Mamming the situation seems to be stable, explains Söder, the measures there would work. An important measure for the future: For all newly starting seasonal workers, a test is compulsory.

Söder on the corona situation: The decision to wear a mask in class will be made in September

Then Söder comes to the subject of school: "There is a real balance between health and the fulfillment of the educational mission everywhere in Germany". One has the advantage of observing how the other federal states deal with it. "We are looking at it and will draw our own measures from it," said Söder. One week before school starts, they meet again to discuss it. The goal is regular classes, but it won't be a completely normal one, Söder continues. "It is clear to us that we will react very quickly," said Söder. If there are cases, appropriate measures will be taken quickly .

A mask requirement until class was established. Whether there will be a mask requirement in class will be decided on September 1st. You got different feedback on it.

Corona in Bavaria: Press conference with Markus Söder - test capacities are to be expanded

Update from 12.20 p.m.: To date, around 60,000 tests have been carried out at the test stations , both at the airport, highways and main train stations. The positive rate was higher at main train stations and highways than at airports. The tests will continue. The test at the airport and the main train station is one thing, but at best you should test again at home five to six days later. "A test alone will not provide sufficient security," continued Bavaria's Prime Minister.

Around 100 more test centers are to be set up and the test capacities are being expanded further. At the end of May the capacity was 22,000 tests per day. Currently there are 55,000 per day, more than many countries in the world nationally. The number is to be increased to over 200,000 in the near future.

Corona in Bavaria: Söder at press conference: "Unfortunately, caution is waning"

Update from 12:17 p.m .: "Unfortunately, caution is waning, " said Söder. People in Bavaria now want to prepare consistently for their return journey and the start of school . "I do not hope that it is almost too late for Germany," says Söder, referring to the start of school in other German states. One also needs further development in terms of risk areas. There are many positive tests from travelers returning who do not return from official risk areas. This topic has to become more dynamic.

Regarding the tests that vacationers from risk areas have to do, he explains: The main thing is to protect many more people from infection.

Press conference with Markus Söder: "Corona doesn't take a break"

Update from 12.12 p.m.: The press conference with Markus Söder, Minister of Health Melanie Huml and Minister of Education Michael Piazolo begins. Söder begins with an allusion to the subject of school: "Corona does not take a vacation, Corona does not take a break," he explains. He explains that Corona is becoming increasingly dangerous. There are people whose corona infection was months ago, but who are still struggling with long-term consequences. "Corona is much more insidious and dangerous than previously thought. It is therefore all the more important not to act carelessly, but rather with caution.

Update from 12.10 p.m.: The press conference with Prime Minister Markus Söder has not yet started. But it should start soon. The press conference was scheduled for 12 noon.

Update from 11.28 a.m .: Markus Söder has called his ministers together for a video conference - unscheduled. The topic will be the corona situation. You can follow the subsequent press conference here in the live stream and ticker.

Update from 9.47 a.m .: Markus Söder called his ministers together on an unscheduled basis to discuss the corona situation. Will it also be about bars and clubs? Because Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voters) wants to give them a perspective - without neglecting infection protection . He explained how this should work in an interview with Münchner Merkur *.

"It is definitely a big economic factor that is currently idle". And further: “The young and the young at heart miss these bars and clubs, and they move to the public space, where there are often conflicts with local residents. We therefore have to find a demarcation to enable an opening : Of course, no disco and party operations will be possible, but there are border areas where one or the other bar can set up well by offering food. "

However, Aiwanger makes it clear: There must be good ventilation, there must also be sufficient distance between the tables and: food must be offered. Just pretzel sticks and nuts are probably not enough: "Baguette, sausage rolls, that would be the minimum," said the Minister of Economic Affairs.

There are currently 7386 confirmed corona cases in Munich. Over the past few days, over 20 new cases have always been confirmed.

Corona in Bavaria: Söder calls ministers together for special meeting - are there new restrictions?

First report from August 10, 6.45 a.m .: Nuremberg - In view of the current corona developments , Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU *) calls his cabinet together on Monday (10 a.m.) for a video conference. Söder will head the switch from the Home Office in Nuremberg *. Then there is a press conference.

Increased corona infection numbers in Germany: Söder summons the Bavarian cabinet

Söder * and the ministers want to advise on the current corona situation , in particular on the increased number of infections across Germany, including those returning from vacation. In addition, the corona outbreak in Mamming in Lower Bavaria should also be an issue. The situation in the new test centers should be discussed as well as the question of a possible expansion of corona risk areas .

We have to expect that Corona will come back to us with full force. I am very concerned about the increasing number of cases in Germany. Absolute vigilance is required and therefore now is not the time for new relaxation or naive imprudence. 1/2

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) August 2, 2020

In many areas of public life, Corona restrictions have been relaxed over the months. The night scene, however, is still waiting for a perspective. It should start in autumn - the operators hope. But at the moment there is nothing to be said for it.

Corona in Bavaria: Söder heads special session - what happens in schools after the holidays?

Another item on the agenda are the schools. It should be discussed how things should continue at the schools after the summer holidays. Education Minister Michael Piazolo (Free Voters) had recently presented a four-step plan, according to which a mask should apply up to the classroom - also in elementary schools. If the number of infections is high, it should even be mandatory to wear a mask in class.

On the other hand, it is still questionable whether a general mask requirement also threatens in class - North Rhine-Westphalia has decided this for secondary schools. Parents, teachers and pupils' associations do not agree on the question of a general mask requirement in class, but several expressed themselves rather skeptically at the weekend.

Video: Söder warns: Corona could come back with "full force"

Are the voluntary and free corona tests completely pointless for people entering Bavaria? The media report very long waiting times - and wrong tests. The Bavarian border police is actually a favorite project of the CSU. But now it is a case for the Constitutional Court. The party is angry with the Greens. (kam / dpa) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen-Digital editorial network.

Vacation despite Corona: Politicians are making serious demands for travel to risk areas.

List of rubric lists: © Nicolas Armer / dpa / Pool / dpa

Source: merkur

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