Lockdown extension in Bavaria: Fierce debate about easing expected - on the day of the sad anniversary

Bavaria is in the middle of the corona lockdown.

The extension of the same should now be officially decided - It is a special day in Corona history.

• On Wednesday (January 27), Health Minister Klaus Holetschek will issue a government statement on the corona pandemic for the first time (see update from January 25, 2:49 p.m.).

• On Tuesday, Markus Söder announced a big relief for parents of daycare children (see update from January 26th, 1:35 p.m.).

• Here you will find a map * with the current number of cases in the Free State.

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Update from January 27th, 6.54 a.m.:

After the recent meetings of the federal and state governments, the

Bavarian state parliament is

now officially

to

decide to

extend

the current

hard lockdown

in Bavaria until February

14th

.

Currently, the regulations are officially valid until January 31, but the approval of the extension is only a

matter of form

.

Last week, the

coalition parties CSU and Free Voters

, who form the majority in parliament, formally confirmed the resolutions.

Corona in Bavaria: Parliament before the decision to extend the lockdown - Debate about easing expected

In addition, there will be another

question and answer

session from

the opposition

to the government at

today's meeting (1 p.m.)

.

Above all, a

debate about possible easing of the corona measures should be

in the foreground, as the Minister of Economics and

Free Voters boss Hubert Aiwanger

had already fueled himself.

Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU)

had already given such early easing a

clear rejection

at a press conference on Tuesday (January 26)

.

Most recently,

courts in Bavaria

overturned

some of the

rules

, including the general

ban on alcohol

in the open air and the

15-kilometer radius rule

for people from regions where the

seven-day incidence is over 200

.

Historic day for government declaration: A year ago, the first corona case in Germany became known

The

government declaration

for

Klaus Holetschek (CSU)

following the meeting should be a special moment

.

The new

Minister of Health

, who succeeds Melanie Huml (CSU) in this office, made the first government statement shortly after his appointment.

The day has almost a special meaning: On January

27, 2020

, the

first Corona case

in Germany became known.

It was an employee of the

Starnberg-based Webasto company.

Update from January 26, 6.45 p.m.:

Bavaria's Prime Minister 

Markus Söder 

holds

a complete isolation of Germany due to the 

corona mutations is

 not necessary.

You don't have to close the borders, but the CSU politician spoke out in favor of 

stricter controls

 at the German external borders.

In an interview with 

Bild.de

 Söder said: "

Border controls 

would be the most sensible".

Update from January 26, 3:12 p.m.:

The Bavarian Administrative

Court

has temporarily overturned the 15-kilometer rule.

The court followed an urgent application. *

Corona easing in Bavaria?

Söder warns of "toxic effects" - and proclaims great relief for parents

Update from January 26th, 1:35 p.m.:

On Tuesday, the Bavarian cabinet again discussed the

Corona crisis

.

At a subsequent press conference, Prime Minister Markus Söder then announced a great deal of

relief for parents of daycare children.

Parents who currently do not give their children to emergency care in the daycare centers at all or only for up to five days should receive financial relief.

The

parental contributions

for day nurseries, day care centers and lunchtime care are to be paid retrospectively to January 1st and in advance for February.

30 percent of the costs are borne by the municipalities and 70 percent by the Free State.

Söder is not satisfied with another topic: "

Vaccination

is increasingly becoming a problem," as the CSU boss said.

The vaccination goes much slower than possible, there is a lack of

vaccine.

He appealed to ensure reliability.

"We need this vaccine," he made clear.

Health Minister Klaus Holetschek was also angry about the delays.

Relaxation of the corona measures is not initially in sight, as Söder further explained.

"We will definitely continue the concept until mid-February." They are very worried about the mutation.

“One would be a really toxic effect.

It would be toxic: mutation plus hasty relaxation, ”he warned.

"It is not the time to relax," said Söder.

The advice is to “hold the water instead of making your mouth water”.

Everyone wants openings, everyone wants relief, everyone wants normality - but responsibility comes first, warned the CSU boss.

Corona in Bavaria: The Söder press conference for reading

1.30 p.m.:

The press conference is over.

1:25 p.m.:

The discussions today were harmonious, Söder reports

when asked

.

There were no debates like in the last few days.

He is possibly alluding to demands from

Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger

to

relax

.

This celebrates his 50th birthday today.

Söder gave him Franconian specialties such as roast sausages - and a meditation book.

"Let's see if it is well received," said Söder.

Corona in Bavaria: Health Minister Holetschek is angry about delays in vaccine deliveries

1:19 p.m

.: Health Minister Klaus Holetschek speaks next.

He also warns of the

corona mutation

.

This is "de facto" more contagious.

The current regulations have to be followed through, otherwise you would gamble away what you have achieved together.

351,000

vaccinations

have been given in Bavaria so far.

Holetschek is also annoyed about the delays in vaccine deliveries.

“We are gambling away trust here,” he warns.

In Bavaria everything is done to ensure that vaccinations are given quickly and a lot, but they are also dependent on others.

Söder press conference on Corona in Bavaria: The Pk in re-live

Corona in Bavaria: Trautner announces relief for parents of daycare children

1:14 p.m

.: Minister of Social Affairs

Karolina Trautner

has the floor.

"Parents who do not currently have their children in

emergency care

will be relieved of the contributions in January and February." This applies to parents who do not use the care for more than five days a month.

One hopes to achieve that only the days that are actually needed are used.

1:13 p.m.:

Tomorrow there will be a

government

statement that Health Minister Klaus Holetschek will hold.

Next week there will be a large round table with experts, lawyers and other representatives, Söder announced.

“We are on the right track, but we are not stumbling,” says Söder.

You have to continue to work concentrated over the next few weeks.

"We must not let up now," Söder makes clear in conclusion.

Corona in Bavaria - Söder: "Vaccination is increasingly becoming a problem"

1:10 p.m .:

"

Vaccination

is increasingly becoming a problem," says Söder.

There is a lack of vaccine, vaccination goes much slower than possible.

He appeals to ensure reliability.

“We need this vaccine,” Söder makes clear.

He is also calling for a "roadmap" on

corona drugs

that Germany has ordered.

Corona in Bavaria: Parents of daycare children are relieved

1:08 p.m.:

Söder has good news for parents of

daycare children

.

"Nobody has to pay fees if the child does not go to daycare".

The Free State takes over 70 percent, the municipalities 30 percent.

1:03 p.m.:

Everyone would like normality, but responsibility

comes

first.

“We will definitely continue the concept until mid-February.

It is not the time to relax, ”said Söder.

The

CSU boss reports

that there is concern about the mutation, even among experts such as Professor

Clemens Wendtner

.

The fact is: "There is no reason to panic, but to be careful." The best protection against an explosive development of the mutation are low numbers, he reports with reference to the experts.

"It would be toxic: mutation plus relaxation,"

says Söder.

If the numbers keep dropping and the mutations don't spread, some relief could be possible in February.

But Corona does not stick to a schedule, warns Söder.

Schools and daycare centers would

then have priority

in the case of

relief

.

Corona in Bavaria: Söder announces positive tendency - CSU boss warns against easing too quickly

1 p.m .:

Markus Söder has the floor.

A

positive trend can be seen

when it comes to corona infections in Bavaria.

"The numbers are falling piece by piece." The incidence has also fallen significantly.

“The strategy is completely correct,” says the CSU boss.

"However, there is no reason to give the all-clear," said Söder.

It is still too far removed from the 50s incidence.

A

“yo-yo effect”

can arise from

loosening too quickly

.

You need a clear line.

“The previous procedure has proven itself,” Söder continued.

Update from January 26, 12.43 p.m.:

At 1 p.m. a press conference with Markus Söder begins.

The Bavarian cabinet previously discussed the Corona crisis.

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

Corona in Bavaria: Cabinet consults - great relief for parents possible

Update from January 26, 10:27 a.m

.: The Bavarian cabinet will be advising again on Tuesday about the

Corona crisis

- as usual by video.

This time, several

experts

will also be involved, for example the

Munich infectiologist Clemens Wendtner

.

The focus is currently, among other things, on the spread of the British mutation of the coronavirus, which is now considered to be significantly more contagious.

Prime Minister Markus Söder, Minister of Health Klaus Holetschek and Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner (all CSU) will inform about the results of the meeting at a press conference at 1 p.m.

The reimbursement of daycare fees could possibly also be discussed if parents do not allow their children to be looked after due to the corona lockdown.

The

press conference

can be here in the live stream and track ticker.

Bavaria: District town distributes free FFP2 masks to households - Söder surprise before the next corona declaration

Update from January 25, 7:51 p.m.:

The Lower Franconian district town of

Bad Kissingen

has distributed free

FFP2 masks

to all 14,000 households

.

Last weekend, two masks were thrown in each apartment, reports the

dpa

with reference to the municipality.

The

city ​​council provided

the

money

for the 28,000

masks

.

Corona in Bavaria: FFP2 duty now strictly controlled - Bad Kissingen helps out all households

"If you

order people to be carried when shopping

across

the board, from my point of view you have to

offer help

across

the board at the start

so that everyone has the chance to

meet

the

requirements

," said

Mayor Dirk Vogel (SPD)

.

Although two masks per household are

not a permanent supply,

the fulfillment of the requirements is made easier for the citizens.

Since January 18,

FFP2 masks have to be

worn

in shops and in local transport in Bavaria

, a simple

mouth and nose covering

is no longer sufficient.

Citizens over the age of

60

receive the

special masks

nationwide

for a small additional payment in pharmacies.

The

health insurance companies are

currently sending out corresponding

federal

vouchers

to those affected

.

Update from January 25, 5:59 p.m.:

As every week, the

Bavarian cabinet will

also be discussing the

Corona crisis

on Tuesday (January 26)

.

This time,

several

experts

are to be added to the

video conference

.

The participation of the Munich

infectious disease specialist Clemens Wendtner is

already confirmed.

The main focus of the discussion will probably be the concern about the spread of the

British mutation of

the

coronavirus

, which is now considered to be

significantly more contagious

than the original variant and has

already been detected

in some

Covid19 cases

in Bavaria.

Prime Minister

Markus Söder,

the newly appointed Health Minister

Klaus Holetschek,

who recently replaced his predecessor Melanie Huml in this office, and Social Affairs Minister

Carolina Trautner

(all

CSU) will then

provide information on the results of the consultations

.

The

reimbursement of daycare fees

could possibly also be

discussed if parents

do not allow

their children to be

looked

after

due to the

corona lockdown

.

Update from January 25, 4:17 p.m.:

According to the Munich Clinic on Monday,

Covid 19 patients

with severe courses

stay

in the

intensive care unit for

more than two weeks on average

.

The length of stay is on average 15.5 days.

For comparison.

For other

intensive care

patients, the length of stay is only four days.

This allows one to see how complex the intensive medical care of

Covid 19 patients

is compared to other clinical pictures.

Since the first outbreak almost a year

ago,

around

2000 Covid-19 patients have been

treated

at the Munich Clinic

, around 450 of them in the intensive care unit.

The most severe cases remained in the clinic for up to 60 days or longer.

Meanwhile, the Bavarian police are warning of

vaccine fraudsters

.

As the

BR

reports, the attempted fraud with alleged

vaccination doses is increasing

.

The clear message from the authorities is therefore: "No matter whether at your doorstep, on the phone or on the Internet, do not buy a vaccine." For the time being, vaccine doses will only be given to vaccination centers, mobile vaccination teams and hospitals.

Only in the course of the year should family doctors

be allowed to administer

the injection against

corona

.

It is therefore impossible for vaccines to be sold over the Internet or over the telephone.

The police therefore ask to report such sales offers.

Corona: Debut in the Bavarian state parliament - Health Minister Holetschek holds government statement

Update from January 25, 2:49 p.m.:

Barely three weeks in office, the new Bavarian Minister of Health

Klaus Holetschek

(CSU) is given a very special honor.

Because the CSU politician will

take over

the role of his state and party leader

Markus Söder *

(CSU)

on Wednesday

.

Because on this day, a

government declaration

on the status of the

corona pandemic

in the Free State is on the agenda

in the Bavarian state parliament

.

So far that was Söder's job, this time Holetschek will step up to the lectern.

In the previous government statements, the Prime Minister had informed Parliament about the current

status of the corona pandemic

in the Free State.

There was always massive criticism from the opposition.

Because after the declaration, the parliamentary group leaders of the other parties are allowed to react.

It

is not yet clear

what the

health

minister will focus on in his speech.

But he will probably be able to

hear

the displeasure about the sluggish

vaccination progress

in Bavaria.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Miesbach district reopens its borders for day trippers

Update from January 25, 11.55 a.m.:

From Tuesday, tourist trips to the

Miesbach district are

allowed again.

The district office announced on Monday.

Previously,

excursions to the region * around Tegernsee and Schliersee were prohibited

by a

general

decree.

This measure came into force because the incidence value exceeded 200.

According to the Robert Koch Institute *, the value is now 70. The

15-kilometer rule

for residents of the district

fell on Saturday

.

The reason for the high value in the region were two outbreaks in care facilities.

20 percent of all reported

corona infections

could be traced back to it.

51 residents and 33 employees in the two homes were infected with the virus.

Other districts in Bavaria such as

Berchtesgadener Land *

had also imposed an entry ban.

Corona: Violence against police officers in Bavaria is increasing

(Initial report)

Munich

- The mood in Bavaria is heated.

After around a month of hard

lockdown

and almost three months of general

corona lockdown

, many citizens have had enough of being locked up and the other rules *.

That became clear again this weekend.

In addition to numerous

corona demos

throughout Bavaria, there were above all several

police operations

due to mask refusers and illegal parties.

The officers met with more and more violence.

Corona in Munich: Court puts the right of assembly over protection against infection

Although the

Corona *

numbers

are still too high and the

lockdown

was recently extended to February 14 at the Prime Minister's Conference, numerous

Corona demos

took place

across Bavaria

.

Among others in Nuremberg *, Erlangen, Herzogenaurach and Munich.

In the state capital,

demonstrations

continued well after the

curfew

.

The administrative court agreed to the time frame from 8:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and gave the reason that in this case the right of

assembly

would be placed

above

infection

protection.

However, it confirmed the maximum number of participants of 200 people determined by the district administration department, writes the

Munich police

in a press release.

Originally 1000 people were registered.

In the end, around 300 people came to protest in front of the Bavarian Administrative Court in Munich against the

Corona regulations

such as wearing FFP2 masks * in public transport and in retail.

Opposite them were around 500 police officers and a group of around 35 counter-demonstrators.

In general, the demonstration * was peaceful, the

police

write

.

For the

most

part, people kept their

distance

and

required a mask

.

However, one person was charged with using marks from unconstitutional organizations.

Corona in Bavaria: Protester attacks police officers

A

demonstration in Lauf an der Pegnitz

(district of Nürnberger Land) was

not quite as peaceful

.

There, three police officers were attacked by a participant after they

checked

a woman without a

mask

.

She should give them a certificate confirming that they have had mouth and nose protection exemptions.

The woman is said to have behaved uncooperatively and the certificate shown appeared dubious to the officers.

"During the subsequent control, about 20 remaining meeting participants showed solidarity with the 52-year-old woman," said the

police

.

A 39-year-old then attacked the emergency services.

He injured three police officers * - one had to be hospitalized - and was then taken away in handcuffs.

The

police

issued numerous advertisements.

In Munich, according to the

police

, there was

an argument in the subway between a 22-year-old and a 28-year-old.

The man had asked the woman

to wear

a

mask

.

She then insulted him and kicked him in the stomach.

When

DB security

staff intervened, they too were attacked.

An employee was injured in the thigh and ankle.

It was then found that the woman had 2.66 per mille of alcohol in her blood.

Corona virus in Bavaria: party guests jump out of the window and injure themselves

There were not only demonstrations in many places over the weekend, but also celebrations despite

Corona restrictions

and a lot of work.

Among other things, the

police

in Aidhausen in Lower Franconia, in Bamberg and in Forchheim in Upper Franconia had to work.

A 28-year-old celebrated her birthday here with eight other guests.

Too bad that she

lives

across from a

police station

.

The officials did not have far to break up the

party

and

impose

several charges for violating the

Infection

Protection Act.

At a celebration in the Swabian

Weißenhorn

(Neu-Ulm district) the situation escalated and two people were injured.

The

police

were called to a party on Sunday night and they could see disco lighting and loud music on the second floor in front of the house.

There were 13 people in the apartment - visibly drunk.

During the subsequent control, the guests behaved increasingly aggressively, so that reinforcements had to be requested, the

police wrote

in a message.

During the inspection two men tried to escape.

So they jumped out the window on the second floor.

In doing so, however, they sustained open fractures in their legs.

They were then taken to the

hospital

.

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