New corona rules apply in Lower Saxony.
Prime Minister Stephan Weil presents the regulation.
It also applies to private parties.
In
Lower Saxony
is valid from Friday, 09.10.2020, a new
corona Regulation
.
It mainly relates to private gatherings.
Culture workers should be given more support.
Kassel - The development of
corona infections
is clear.
The number of cases is rising rapidly in neighboring European countries.
Large cities in Germany such as Berlin have many new infections.
This also applies to
Lower Saxony
, because the number of cases is increasing noticeably.
Prime Minister Stephan Weil announced this to the Lower Saxony state parliament on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020.
“That is no reason to panic, but always to be careful,” said Weil.
Therefore, from Friday, October 9th, 2020, stricter regulations should apply until November 15th, 2020.
"The more people in our society are infected, the greater the risk that the particularly vulnerable groups will be recorded." A cautionary example is the
corona outbreak
in a nursing home in Vechta with two deaths.
Corona in Lower Saxony: "There is no end to the pandemic in sight"
In addition, 84 schools in Lower Saxony had to
stop
classroom teaching due to
Corona
.
“There is no end to the pandemic in sight and we have another challenge to face over the next few months.
We have to face this fact, ”explains Weil.
During the press conference, the SPD politician emphasized the AHA rules - distance, hygiene, everyday mask.
Ventilation in closed rooms is also particularly important at this time of the year.
New corona rules in Lower Saxony mainly affect meetings
No mask is needed outside.
Unless the minimum distance cannot be ensured.
A mask is necessary in closed rooms.
However, if the distance can be maintained, then there is no need to wear a mouth and nose cover.
The new
Corona regulation
in
Lower Saxony
should be made much shorter and mainly affects meetings.
However, many regulations are to be retained.
Weil takes the experience in restaurants, theaters and cinemas as positive.
However, larger, private meetings are becoming a problem.
Corona infections in Lower Saxony (October 8, 2020) | 21,941 (+320) |
|---|---|
Deaths | 693 (+3) |
Recovered | 18,283 (+183) |
7 day incidence | 18th |
Corona in Lower Saxony: Rules determine the number of people allowed at private meetings
At such gatherings, the measures are rarely adhered to - they are considered foci of infection.
In the future, a limit of 25 people is to be set for private meetings.
Outside there is a limit of 50 people.
In restaurants and public spaces, a limit of 100 people should
serve
to contain the
corona pandemic
.
In addition, due to the increasing corona numbers, there is also
a ban on accommodation
in
Lower Saxony
.
People from areas with many infected people (more than 50 per 100,000 inhabitants in 7 days) are no longer allowed to spend the night in Lower Saxony for tourist purposes.
The number of infections is also increasing in Lower Saxony, there are more and more corona hotspots nationwide.
That is why we now have to impose an accommodation ban in Lower Saxony as well.
- MP Stephan Weil (@MpStephanWeil) October 8, 2020
Corona in Lower Saxony: Events require approval
Public events in
Lower Saxony
in which visitors sit down are permitted with no more than 500 people.
Sports events with more than 500 spectators require prior approval.
The limit here is 1,000 viewers.
Trade fairs, congresses, commercial exhibitions, fairs or similar events require approval regardless of the number of participants.
In contrast, cinemas,
theaters
and other cultural sites are to be given more opportunities.
"With a checkerboard layout, good ventilation systems and careful hygiene measures before and after the events, the space can be better used," said the Prime Minister.
Corona in Lower Saxony: cultural events should be funded
In addition, a MWK program "Lower Saxony is turning on" is intended to increasingly promote cultural events.
Clubs
and discos remain closed.
Violations of the regulation can result in fines of up to 25,000 euros.
Weil would like to avoid national measures.
That is why districts and urban districts
are taking
regional action against increased levels of infection, so that previous
corona hotspots
could be contained.
Despite the increased corona infections,
Lower Saxony is
much better prepared than it was eight months ago.
In addition, according to the Corona rules in Lower Saxony, mask refusers have to pay up to 150 euros.
According to the regulation, the maximum amount for violations is up to 25,000 euros.
(Karolin Schaefer)
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