The federal and state governments have decided to extend the corona lockdown until at least the end of January.
These rules now apply to Lower Saxony.
The federal and state governments have extended the
lockdown
due to the tense
Corona *
infection situation
.
The partially tightened
corona measures
apply from Saturday at the earliest.
The federal and state governments plan to restrict freedom of movement in hotspots, Weil sees this as critical.
Göttingen - In order
to reduce
the number of
new corona infections
, the federal and state governments decided on Tuesday (January 6th, 2021) to extend the
lockdown
.
The aim is
to bring
the
7-day incidence
to below 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants.
Across Germany, the incidence value is almost 130 cases per 100,000 inhabitants (as of January 6, 2021).
The stricter
corona rules
come
into effect
in
Lower Saxony
on Saturday (January 9th, 2021) at the earliest.
A government spokeswoman announced on Wednesday in Hanover.
The resolutions of the federal and state governments are currently being transposed into state law and can deviate from the national rules.
According to the federal-state decision: These corona rules apply in Lower Saxony
The new
corona rules adopted
by the federal and state governments
include tightening the
contact restrictions
.
"
Lower Saxony
will also extend the shutdown until January 31, 2021 and also tighten the requirements for direct contact between people beyond one's own household," said Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil on Tuesday.
"How do we continue in our fight against Corona now?
The answer is: we have to continue the lockdown and we have to tighten it.
This is not good news, but we have compelling reasons for it. ”Https://t.co/zfiIUVva9j
- MP Stephan Weil (@MpStephanWeil) January 5, 2021
Households should only be allowed to meet with one other person from another household.
In December, the federal and state governments initially limited contacts to five people from two households.
In particular in
corona hotspots,
i.e. regions with more than 200 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, there should be additional measures according to the federal-state resolution.
The resolution provides for a restriction of freedom of movement to a radius of 15 kilometers if there is a valid reason.
However, Weil struggles with this 15-kilometer rule - and he is not the only country manager.
This is primarily intended to limit day tourism.
In
Lower Saxony
there is currently no district with a
7-day incidence
over 200. One must assume that the actual incidence is significantly higher than the statistical statement, said Stephan Weil.
"There is no reason to feel safe, on the contrary."
7-day incidence Lower Saxony (January 6, 2021) |
91.8 new infections per 100,000 population |
|---|---|
7-day incidence Göttingen (January 6, 2021) |
82.2 new infections per 100,000 population |
7-day incidence Northeim (01/06/2021) |
43.1 new infections per 100,000 population |
7-day incidence Hanover (January 6, 2021) |
122.5 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Corona rules in Lower Saxony: Weil sees the restriction to a 15-meter radius as critical
Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Weil
sees the
restriction of freedom of movement in
Corona hotspots
as
critical.
A separate justification for proportionality is necessary, as the Higher Administrative Court has already warned about other restrictions, said Weil.
"For us, this is part of the test program to determine whether and when the regulation is applied, preferably not at all."
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Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil on the Corona crisis: "There is no reason to think you are safe, on the contrary."
© Moritz Frankenberg
In schools and daycare centers in
Lower Saxony
, a staggered regulation will apply from Monday (11.01.2021) depending on the grade.
Culture Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne (SPD) presented the
details of the new Corona rules for
schools and daycare centers
on Wednesday (January 6th, 2021).
For almost all grades there are no face-to-face classes until the end of January, exceptions are made for daycare centers, elementary schools, as well as high school and final classes.
Emergency care is to be guaranteed for children in grades 1 to 6.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Many shops remain closed
According to the federal-state decision, most shops, as well as restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, discos, pubs and similar facilities should remain closed until January 31, 2021.
The following are excluded:
Food retail
Weekly markets
Pick-up and delivery services
Beverage markets
Health food stores
Pharmacies
Gas stations
The
Corona closure
continues to affect hairdressers, cosmetic studios, massage practices, tattoo studios and similar businesses.
Necessary treatments are the exception.
Accordingly, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and logotherapy as well as medical foot care may continue to be offered.
In addition, the obligation to wear a face-to-face mask in closed areas that are publicly accessible and to keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters on public transport applies, the Federal Government points out.
(Sarah Neumeyer with dpa)
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