Angela Merkel
discussed new rules in the
corona crisis
with the heads of government of the federal states on Tuesday
.
At the celebrations, new
restrictions
on the
maximum number
of participants
will apply in the future, depending on the local infection rate
.
In the
event of incorrect personal information
in restaurants, a
fine of
at least
50 euros
must be
paid.
Berlin - In view of the increasing numbers in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel advised *
with the heads of government of the federal states about new rules in the
corona crisis
*.
It was already heard in advance that
Merkel
had declared at a meeting of the presidium of the CDU * that it had to be "brutally cracked down", especially in regions with many
new infections
. At a specially convened press conference
on Tuesday afternoon
,
Merkel
announced
the new measures to combat it of the
coronavirus
*.
The basic rules were retained, said
Merkel
.
The
distance
requirement
of 1.5 meters
and the obligation to wear mouth and nose protection * in closed rooms
continue to apply
.
There is a new
fine
of at least
50 euros
for people who deliberately falsify personal information in restaurants and bars, for example giving their name incorrectly.
Restaurant operators should also check whether the information is plausible.
The data is collected to trace possible contacts with infected people.
Thuringia demands that it be stipulated nationwide that the information may only be used for
infection protection.
Corona in Germany: New rules after Corona summit - a maximum of 50 participants at celebrations
In addition, the federal and state governments have agreed to set
upper limits
for the number of participants in private celebrations, in two stages.
If there are more than
35 new infections per 100,000 people
in a district within seven days, a
maximum of 50 people
should be allowed to celebrate together
in public or rented rooms such as restaurants
.
For parties in private rooms, a maximum number of 25 people is "strongly recommended" - but not mandatory.
If there are
more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants
in a district within seven days
, a maximum of
25 people
should be allowed to celebrate in public or rented rooms.
For celebrations in private rooms, an upper limit of ten participants is "strongly recommended".
"Exceptions can be made for announced celebrations with
hygiene plans
approved
by the health department
." Stricter local or state regulations are possible.
In addition, the federal government announced a
subsidy program for ventilation systems
.
These should be designed for
virus protection
.
The program will be reviewed after a few weeks and possibly revised.
In addition, there should be a new test strategy for teachers and educators, as
schools
and
daycare centers should
be kept open.
Restrictions after Corona summit: Second shutdown should "be prevented at all costs"
"We know that we
are living
in a
pandemic
- and that for the foreseeable future," said
Merkel
at the press conference.
Much had been learned in the past weeks and months, but was aware that Germany was going to be a difficult time.
The economy should, however, be kept running as far as possible.
It is important to act “regionally, specifically and precisely”.
A second
shutdown
for the entire country must "absolutely be prevented."
For
Markus Söder,
Germany is at an “important fork in the road”.
The rules presented are under the motto "Caution instead of recklessness".
At the press conference,
Söder also
addressed a request he had made to the
Robert Koch Institute
.
The Bavarian Prime Minister wants a traffic light system * for travel warnings.
This is important for planning vacations, so far the RKI has always issued such warnings overnight.
Merkel
and
Söder
, however, also pleaded to the Germans that vacation at the moment - especially travel to
risk areas
- is not appropriate.
(fmü) * Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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