Coronavirus in Bavaria: "lateral thinkers" announce huge demo in Munich - city confirms talks

Corona in Bavaria: The group "Querdenker 089" has registered a demo at Odeonsplatz - with around 5000 participants. The city confirms this.

• Returning travelers also report delays after tests at motorway service stations.

  (Update from September 5, 3:19 p.m.).

• A survey now shows that the Bavarians' satisfaction with their Prime Minister is steadily dwindling (Uodate from September 6th, 12:01 p.m.).

• Meanwhile the group "Querdenker 089" announces a big demo in Munich - already for Saturday (September 12th).

• Here you will find the basic facts about the coronavirus and the corona news from Germany.

  We also offer you the current number of cases in Bavaria in a map. *

Corona in Bavaria: "lateral thinkers" are planning a huge demo in Munich on Odeonsplatz

Update from September 7th, 8:01 am:

The association "Querdenker 089" has registered a large-scale demonstration in Munich. On Saturday (September 12th) it will take place primarily at Odeonsplatz. The city confirms the registration to the Süddeutsche Zeitung the potential danger is assessed and possible safety measures discussed with the organizer.

Around 5000 people want to mobilize the “lateral thinkers”.

According to SZ, there is already a lot of drumming on Telegram and its website.

The participants should come from all over Germany.

The demo is to run under the title “Peace, Freedom and Health”, and it is clearly a deliberate aim to repeat the images from Berlin.

As is well known, right-wing extremist groups from Bavaria also ran in Berlin.

Bavarian (ex) police officers also appeared.

"Querdenker 089" is a regional offshoot of the "Querdenker 711" founded in Stuttgart, which in turn was responsible for the demo in Berlin.

The lateral thinker 711 founder, Michael Ballweg, also wants to speak at Odeonsplatz.

Despite the corona crisis, lessons are starting again in Bavaria.

At the start of school, however, special rules apply to students, parents and teachers *.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: "lateral thinkers" announce huge demo in Munich - city confirms talks

Update from September 6, 1:54 p.m.:

The

remains

the topic

in

.

School in the Free State will start in a few days.

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) has now made the goals of

clear

: priority should be given to securing regular

secured.

"These are the top priority goals: Strengthening the economy - and maintaining schools and day-care centers for families," said the CSU chairman of the German Press Agency in Munich.

"These are vital interests that affect a whole society."

Söder made it clear that in case of doubt, further easing of the anti-corona measures, for example in the areas of sport and culture, have to take a back seat.

And: Nobody knows how the situation will develop in the coming weeks - and finds clear words: “The fact is that the vacation brought many infections to Germany:

and

returnees

have increased the

, paired with recklessness and irrationality at private parties and celebrate. "

The prime minister warned to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

"

and

will definitely be a

" he said.

The infection numbers would have to "go back down".

"We want to prevent a second lockdown." That is why it is important to act quickly - and regionally.

“The number of infections on site is decisive.

If these numbers exceed certain thresholds, we will respond consistently, ”he emphasized.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Survey hammer - Bavaria are losing more and more trust in Söder - test failure at airports

Update September 6, 12:01

: This

could

did not like.

If he was

celebrated

as a

for a long time

and

traded

as a

, now even in Bavaria his star seems to be falling.

Survey for Bavaria: Söder's Corona work is no longer as viewed as in April

As a current survey by the

for the

shows, not as many Bavarians are satisfied with their job performance as they were a few months ago.

The

with the

:

are currently convinced of Markus Söder (CSU).

At the beginning of August it was still more than

Survey for Bavaria: CSU apparently does not suffer from the sinking Söder star

Nevertheless, the

still seems

to benefit

from the

: According to another

the Augsburg newspaper *, 47 percent of Bavarians would

the party if there were state elections on Sunday.

In mid-March this value was just under 35 percent.

The Greens currently have 17.6 percent, the SPD 9.0 percent, and the Free Voters 7.6 percent.

The AfD would remain in the state parliament with 6.5 percent, the FDP and the left would fail at the five percent hurdle.

Corona virus in Bavaria: test breakdown on motorways - authority takes a stand

Update from September 5, 10:03 p.m.:

Now the State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) has

reacted

to the recent allegations that the transmission of the results of

to

would take longer than stated.

A spokesman for the ministry said on Saturday that these were exceptions.

In these "

", among other things, further laboratory analyzes are necessary, since the first findings did not yield any clear

.

"The reason for this could, for example, have been the previous use of nasal spray, the consumption of alcohol or certain lozenges", the spokesman continued. The

problem could also have been

incorrectly provided

. According to data from the private operator

, however, in 90 percent of the cases the desired time frame is adhered to.

Corona in Bavaria: Delays also in the results of tests at motorway service stations

Update from September 5, 3:19 p.m.:

After the delayed transmission of findings in

at Bavarian airports in around 10,000 cases, there are now also

increasing

complaints that

are being transmitted to train stations and motorway test centers with a delay.

Here, too, those affected should actually receive their test results within 48 hours.

Sometimes it took twice as long.

In a report by

it says that several people had to wait four days before they

were contacted

by the private service provider

.

A woman who did her test at a

near Traunstein said when she

called

on the third day

, she heard: “Suddenly it was said that it could take up to seven days.

And also that our tests may have disappeared. ”One couple also reported

.

She is particularly annoyed that they came back from their trip earlier because they work in systemically important professions.

But now they had to stay in

longer because of the late result

.

There was already a test breakdown at Bavarian rest stops in August, those affected had to wait too long for their #Corona result.

The state government promised improvement.

But those returning from risk areas still complain of long waiting times.

https://t.co/B8Ghk0UCgQ

- ZDF today (@ZDFheute) September 5, 2020

Other

home

from

via the border crossings

and

also report delays of up to four days.

All cases have played out in the past nine days.

Employees on the

hotline

are also very open about the fact that it can take up to seven days for the

be available.

This is particularly bitter in that you have to go into

until you get a negative result

.

For many people, this is hardly compatible with their job.

Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn is meanwhile downplaying the Corona test breakdown in Bavaria

At a meeting with the chairman of the state health ministers, Dilek Kalayci (Senator Berlin, SPD),

Health Minister

said

on Saturday about the breakdown in Bavaria: His impression was that the Bavarian

as in the past two or three weeks Working flat out to "turn this off now" and "at least as annoyed as those affected".

is in a

, "where many things have to go faster than usual. Where often very flexible and sometimes provisional action must be taken at the beginning," continued

.

The

Minister of Health also took the incident in Bavaria as an opportunity to promote stronger structures in the health authorities.

There you have to invest more - for example in better digital networking.

is happy that the

at airports, train stations and rest stops on the motorways

have been successfully

linked

with the

.

Corona tests in Bavaria: Health Minister Melanie Huml defends strategy

Update from September 5, 12:59 p.m

.: Despite the new test breakdown, the Bavarian

sticking

to its strategy.

"It's not about any pointless

" said Health Minister Melanie Huml (CSU) on Saturday.

Priority should be given to testing

people with

.

But people who visit their grandmother with a "slight scratchy throat" and don't want to infect her should also have the chance to be tested for free.

"This is an offer to the

."

The problems with the test centers at

in the Free State have now been solved, stressed Huml.

The "transfer of findings" has now been completed, as Huml emphasized.

On Friday it became known that around 10,000 people had to wait longer than the promised two days for their results.

On average, it was about “a few hours, days,” says Huml.

A Russian company wants to manufacture a vaccine against the coronavirus in Bavaria.

Germany should not be supplied with it.

Opposition with harsh criticism after the test breakdown - Söder comments on starting school: "Not an easy time"

Update from September 5, 9.29 a.m.:

starts again in Bavaria on Tuesday

.

“Starting school is always something special.

But this time again, ”says

in a video message on

"In times of Corona it is not an easy time, not for everyone involved.

I very much hope that the start of school in

be a success ”, the Prime Minister continued.

For the first nine days, a mask is compulsory from class 5 in class, then only if the number of

correspondingly high.

"Why?

Because protection and security are paramount.

And because regular lessons take precedence over homeschooling. ”Nevertheless, the digital structures are also to be expanded.

Video message: School starts on Tuesday.

Protection and security come first.

We want to receive regular lessons even in times of Corona.

We are also expanding the digital structures.

pic.twitter.com/VOcxQ3PAwr

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) September 5, 2020

Markus Söder recently hurried from one poll record to the next.

But in Bavaria of all places the enthusiasm no longer seems to be so untroubled.

After test failure in Bavaria: Government admits huge extent - opposition with harsh criticism of Söder

Update from September 4, 7:08 p.m.:

After the breakdown in the transmission of the

, the

now also

speaks.

It calls for a rethinking of the Bavarian test strategy.

The opposition politicians have identified

and

(both CSU)

as the main responsible

.

Corona in Bavaria: SPD sees Söder and Huml in particular as responsible

SPD health expert Ruth Waldmann

sharply criticized the government on br.de.

The mishaps are "not only extremely embarrassing for the

, but dangerous and also annoying for those affected who are in

at home

and do not get their test results".

Waldmann continued, not only that the private service providers could be blamed.

After the "test mess" in August,

promised to fix the problems.

“He could not keep this promise and is therefore primarily responsible for this misery.” The Bavarian

up on Twitter.

10,000 people !!!

Finally face your political responsibility, @MelanieHuml @Markus_Soeder instead of constantly exaggerating everything and everyone!

It's not about their jobs, it's about people!

@BayernSPD @spdde https://t.co/DUyHTL0Gcf

- Uli Grötsch (@UliGroetsch) September 4, 2020

The

, and above all its

, is calling for

and

to change course in the Bavarian test strategy.

The fact that

free tests are offered to everyone

in

that the laboratories are already at their limit.

"For the autumn we need a plan of how we can cope with the expected rush to the practices and test stations," demands

.

A vacationer from Germany disregarded a corona rule on a trip to Norway - it was expensive for him.

Corona in Bavaria: Greens and AfD criticize Huml and Söder after another test failure

Green parliamentary group leader Katharina Schulze

said that the structures in the

cannot follow the “cocky announcements” of free tests.

The

had promised improvement, but the consequences of his debacle would spread, the faction leader complained.

The

therefore calling for targeted tests to be carried out on returnees, teachers, educators, medical workers and people with symptoms.

Criticism also comes from the

.

particularly criticized

statement

on Tuesday when she claimed that enough laboratory capacity was available for the tests.

"Once again, reality catches up with

and her boss

." He, too, demands that tests only be offered to risk groups and people with symptoms.

The "mass tests" are not only immensely expensive for the taxpayer, but also a "real management disaster".

Coronavirus in Bavaria: fourth city exceeds early warning value for new infections

Update from September 4, 5:28 p.m.:

Another Bavarian city has

exceeded

the

value

for new corona infections.

In

, the value rose to 37.63 on Friday, the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) announced.

The limit for the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days is 35. In addition to

,

,

and

above the limit.

are

particularly

responsible for the fact that the number of

has risen so sharply, according to a spokeswoman for the city.

The mayor is already discussing with the health department what measures should now be taken.

Corona in Bavaria: technical problems solved - ministers praised measures

Update from September 4, 4:29 p.m.:

The technical

that probably led to the delayed transmission of the

have

been resolved

according to information from the service provider

.

The Bavarian Ministry of Health announced on Friday in Munich that the error had been found.

Bavaria's Minister of Health

(CSU) also sees the positive in the incident.

The breakdown was discovered

through regular controlling by the State Office for Health and Food Safety (

).

"This process shows that the controlling by the

during the tests," says the minister.

The

then

"emphatically" requested

to speed up the transmission processes immediately and to transmit the findings as quickly as possible.

also praised

the extensive

that have taken place in

at the airports and border crossings.

Around 370,000

return

were tested, more than 4,600 positive.

This shows "the huge logistical challenge and, at the same time, the success of the tests," says

.

"Returning travelers in particular have played a special role in the infection process in recent weeks," said the minister.

"Testing here, testing a lot, and testing the right people is an important key in combating pandemics." The fact that travelers did not receive their findings within 48 hours "is still regrettable," said the Bavarian

.

Corona virus in Bavaria: transmission failure for corona test results

Update from September 4, 2:33 p.m.:

Around 10,000 people are affected by the most recent

in the transmission of corona test results in Bavaria.

These had been tested for the corona virus at Bavarian airports between Saturday and Tuesday and did not get a result within the promised period of 48 hours, as a spokesman for the Bavarian Ministry of Health announced in Munich on Friday.

The reason was an IT problem at the private service provider

, which is carrying out the tests on behalf of the Free State at Munich, Nuremberg and Memmingen airports.

Merkur.de

* reported at the beginning of the week about a mother from Ingolstadt who had to wait a long time for her test result after a corona test at Munich Airport * and was laughed at and lied to on the Ecolog hotline.

Corona in Bavaria: 21 quarantine objectors arrested and locked in a hotel

Update from September 4th, 1:27 p.m.:

You obviously didn't want it any other way or thought that there would be no control anyway.

Thought wrong.

The

21 people

in the

who tested positive for

and still specifically violated the quarantine regulations.

It is still unclear what penalties these 21 will face.

What is clear, however, is that the so-called "quarantine

forfeited

their right to quarantine at

. As the city of Munich informed the BR

, they were accommodated in an empty hotel in Munich leaves his room.

It is not yet known who bears the costs for accommodation, meals and the police station.

Corona in Bavaria: test glitch apparently even more serious than expected

Update from September 4, 11:27 a.m

.: As the State Office for Food Safety and Health (LGL) announced on Friday, there are

in the transmission of the results of corona tests that were carried out at Bavarian airports (see update from 9:40 a.m.).

According to research by the

, there were also problems at

.

The

has various experience reports on this.

A reader contacted us too.

On their return from Croatia, the man and his son voluntarily had themselves tested in Hochfelln.

Both have no

Although they did not come from a risk area, they would have chosen the test so as not to endanger family and friends.

The upcoming start of school also played a role in the decision.

Since the

on Monday (August 31), father and son have been waiting for the test results, which should actually be there within 48 hours.

A request from the

regarding the delayed transmission of findings to the LGL initially remained unanswered.

Corona in Bavaria: Piazolo explains details about starting school at press conference

Update from September 4, 10:35 a.m

.: The press conference with Michael Piazolo begins.

“The start of a new school year is always something special.

(...) Under

, however, there are special challenges, "said Bavaria's Minister of Education.

There is a

on the school

This also applies to the first nine days of class.

The hygiene plan was further developed, "around 30 pages" were sent to the schools.

It should be possible to have fixed groups, and there are

for breaks, possible equalization and ventilation.

Dealing with cold symptoms is also included in the plan.

Regarding the teachers, it also says: "Legal measures" had to be taken.

This means, among other things, "measures in the area of ​​partial retirement," says Piazolo.

should be engaged, they organize the lessons with teachers who cannot

take part in

lessons.

In the video: Minister of Culture Piazolo with details about starting school - the press conference

Corona: Delay in the transmission of findings - New test breakdown hits Bavaria hard

Update from September 4, 9:40 a.m

.: Corona tests at

in Bavaria have

again

.

In the samples - with a view to the transmission within a period of 48 hours - from August 29, “growing

recognized”, as a spokeswoman for the State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) announced on Thursday.

"

According to the responsible service provider

reasons for the delayed communication of the

tested

are due to

a technical interface problem in data processing," the LGL announced on Friday.

However, there is no problem with the

of sample data to personal data.

"Ecolog emphasizes that the transmission of findings is currently limited, but is ongoing," it continues.

The service providers had promised to fix the problems by Friday noon.

LGL manager Walter Jonas said: “The service providers have contractually guaranteed certain services.

We insist that these assurances are kept to

our citizens. "

Bavarian city exceeds corona value - school is about to start: Söder-Minister comments

First report from September 4th, 9:03 am:

Munich - On Tuesday (September 8th),

will start again for around 1.7 million

in Bavaria

The approximately 6200 schools in the Free State had to prepare even more intensively than usual for the start of the school year after the

.

Due to the Corona * pandemic, there are numerous requirements and deviations from the usual procedure.

School start despite Corona: For students in Bavaria, mask requirements apply from grade 5

For the first nine days of school, a

from grade 5

.

Prime Minister Markus Söder * announced this decision at a press conference.

A

applies

.

Outside of the class, the students must keep a

one another.

Pens, rulers or the like may no longer be lent to classmates.

Keyboards in computer rooms must be cleaned after each use.

In contrast to the resumption of school operations after the

, subjects such as sports, music and nutrition are now taught again.

Additional - sometimes strange - hygiene requirements apply.

For example, when playing the recorder, the spit must not be blown out as usual, and students should also sing in one direction if possible. * You can find all the rules in our overview.

We want a good start to the new school year.

Correct teaching is important for students and parents.

Thanks to the committed teachers and school directors for their commitment.

https://t.co/jQH3S7XxOn

- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) September 1, 2020

School start despite Corona: In one case, primary school students in Bavaria are also threatened with mask requirements

If the number of

increases, the so-called step-by-step plan applies.

If the limit of 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in one week is exceeded in a district, all secondary school students must wear mouth and nose protection when they are seated.

With more than 50 new infections * "there would be

a mask requirement

in

lessons for everyone, including primary school children," said

(Free Voters).

The

published the rules for students with a cold on Thursday (September 3rd).

With mild symptoms such as runny nose and occasional coughing, children are only allowed to go to school if they have not developed a fever within 24 hours.

In the video: School start in Bavaria: Söder announces mask decision for students and teachers

Corona cases after a school trip - student exchanges in Bavaria are prohibited until January

There will be no

until January 2021.

Meanwhile, a case of Düsseldorf students caused a stir.

A corona test * after a school trip to Chiemgau was positive in 20 of them.

On Friday (September 4th) there will be a

with Michael Piazolo.

The Bavarian Minister of Education will comment on the start of the new school year on Tuesday.

You can follow the press conference here in the live stream and ticker.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Landshut exceeds early warning value - and has a sad record

As it became known on Thursday,

the next city

that has

exceeded

the

for new corona infections - and thus also registered most of the new cases in Bavaria.

According to the

, the seven-day incidence * in the urban district on Thursday was 41.43.

This means that in the past seven days per 100,000 inhabitants, more than 41 people were newly

 infected

with the 

virus.

The cities of

were also just above the limit on Thursday.

Christian Drosten spoke in his podcast about shortening the quarantine from 14 to five days.

The statement made waves, so the virologist followed up on Twitter.

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