The Corona course in Bavaria is under criticism.
Markus Söder defended the measures in his government statement, but also admitted a mistake.
All news in the ticker.
The corona lockdown * in Bavaria is being extended.
One region is particularly affected by the virus mutants (see update from 1:21 p.m.)
The opposition criticizes Söders * timetable for the Free State (see first report).
Söder defended the Corona course, but also admitted errors in his government statement (see update from 1:53 p.m.).
This news ticker is updated regularly.
2 p.m
.: Ludwig Hartmann speaks after Markus Söder.
The leader of the Greens is satisfied with the success of the corona protective measures.
“The restrictions are showing their effects.
That is good news. ”The successes shouldn't be gambled away lightly.
He speaks directly to Markus Söder, who himself repeatedly speaks of a corona strategy: "I've been missing this strategy for a few months." Hartmann calls for a "plan that motivates people to stick to the rules (...) Plan that is discussed in advance. ”He advocates a phased plan.
This does not exist, “you owed us that for twelve months.
They just keep messing around without a strategy, ”so the harsh criticism.
“I don't know what you did last summer, Prime Minister,” he continues to criticize Söder.
There is still no test concept for schools.
It had long been clear that schools should be opened again first.
Government declaration on the Corona timetable in Bavaria live: Söder admits errors
13:53:
"Of course this year is also marked by mistakes", Söder draws a balance after a year of Corona.
As an example, he mentions the Lockdown Light, "we could have saved ourselves a lot." Mistakes were made in many places, but the basic line was right.
Klaus Steiner, a politician in the state parliament, sent Söder an SMS that he himself suffered from Corona and spoke of “breathless nights.” He wrote that one becomes aware of how rash some demands for easing are.
“The virus sets the pace,” quotes Söder.
Söder ends his government statement with a quote from the
taz
.
In a survey there, an eleven-year-old responded with humor about what to do after the Corona period: "When all the shit with Corona is over, I'll have a few nice days at home first."
Corona vaccinations in Bavaria - Söder: "Nobody should push ahead or be persuaded"
1:48 p.m.:
The last point in his government
statement
is vaccination.
Vaccination helps in the long term, says Söder.
“The fact is, of course, that you could vaccinate more if there were more vaccines.” The errors are relatively evident and have also been admitted.
But you have to deal with the situation now.
"Nobody should be pushed ahead or be persuaded," says Söder with a view to reports on vaccination-pushers.
"There is still too little vaccine and every can has to go to those who urgently need it," he clarifies.
"There will be no general compulsory vaccination," assures Söder.
But if many are vaccinated, there will probably be a debate about easing and restrictions.
"I am unhappy with the vaccination at the moment, but I am hopeful for the future."
Söder makes it clear: "Of course culture is systemically relevant"
1:45 p.m .:
"Of course culture is systemically relevant," says Söder of another industry hit by the lockdown.
If you can open more again, the culture should be promoted.
There could be cultural weeks, and state areas, lakes or gardens could be made available for open-air events.
1:41 p.m.:
The economy is particularly struggling with the corona lockdown.
Why are hairdressers highlighted and allowed to reopen?
Söder justifies this in his government statement as follows: "For many people this is a piece of freedom and self-respect and that's why we made this decision at the hairdressers."
“My mother was in the hospital for weeks before she died.
Getting ready when visitors come has something to do with self-respect ”, he defended his statements on the subject of“ dignity ”.
Further openings always have to be discussed bit by bit.
Corona lockdown in Bavaria extended: Söder explains school decision
1:31 p.m.:
Then Söder comes to the corona measures in Bavaria: The lockdown is extended, the mask requirement remains, contacts are also further restricted.
“Extend, yes, but changes and improvements in some areas,” he explains.
The curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. only applies if the incidence is over 100.
Families, young people and children have priority.
"Children are about development," says Söder.
It is also a social question.
After weighing it up, the decision was made to proceed cautiously: “School is not a test laboratory, is not an experimental field.” The measures: Secondary schools initially remain in distance teaching.
Graduating classes will start alternating classes from February 22nd, as will elementary schools.
However, the incidence must be below 100.
In addition to hygiene concepts, you also need a social concept, says Söder.
Parents who do not bring their children to the care facilities after the daycare center opens on February 22nd will also be reimbursed the fees in March.
The Free State will also take over the contributions in March.
Söder announces that.
Söder's government statement live: "We need perspective with caution"
1:25 p.m.:
Söder calls for the numbers to be further reduced.
But there must be prospects.
“We need perspective with caution.” Unfortunately, he cannot give a perspective of what will happen in seven weeks.
"If the numbers show it, we open for joy," says Bavaria's Prime Minister.
If the numbers are bad, don't open.
It's like a frozen lake, you have to look step by step and not run.
1:21 p.m .:
"The virus fights back and develops mutations," says Söder, addressing a major threat.
The British mutation is transmitted faster, the South African mutation is also more transmissible, and antibodies do not last as long.
"We will not be able to prevent mutations," said Söder.
But the lower the number of infections, the better.
In Bavaria, the border regions are particularly affected, says Söder.
He names Tirschenreuth and Wunsiedel as examples.
He is grateful to the federal government that the Czech Republic has been declared a mutation area, that is an important step.
There are stationary border controls.
You can only enter with a negative test.
Anyone who cannot show this can be turned back at the border.
For commuters in the medical sector, for example, they still want to find practical solutions.
Government statement by Söder on the corona lockdown: "No fate leaves us cold"
1:15 p.m.:
If everything continues like this, then a nationwide incidence of below 50 could be possible in late February or early March.
Söder says that with reference to the LGL.
However, there are also risks that he wants to explain.
“Does that mean it's over now?
(...) Unfortunately not.
That would be wrong.
We're not there yet.
The numbers are still high, ”says Söder.
“The situation is better, but I understand that the mood is also more irritable.
Many are tired, stressed, annoyed. ”Existences are in need.
“No fate leaves us indifferent,” assures the CSU boss.
You would get countless calls and letters, would take everything seriously.
But you shouldn't gamble away what you have achieved.
Otherwise there is a risk of relapse.
“We experienced it in the middle of Europe,” he says, referring to the Czech Republic, Ireland and Austria.
The measures would put a strain on people, but "rather a little longer and correctly than in constant back-and-forth mode."
Government statement from Söder live: "Today it's a little brighter" - the number of infections is falling
1:12 p.m.:
"Today it's a little lighter," Söder begins with a look at the current Corona situation.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
“We broke this second wave.
Our measures are working, ”said the CSU boss.
Infection and death numbers have decreased by 90 percent in some cases.
A lot was expected of the people, but the measures were correct.
1:10 p.m.:
Markus Söder's government statement begins.
1:07 p.m.:
The state parliament debate begins heatedly.
A member of the Free Voter had criticized the AfD in a speech at the beginning.
Now Ingo Hahn from the AfD replies.
There are always interjections from other politicians.
He was hoping for a decent tone and would endeavor to bring the same to the Prime Minister, said Hahn.
Update from 1 p.m.:
The state parliament session is open.
Update from 12.55 p.m.:
The special session of the Bavarian state parliament begins in a few minutes.
One item on the program is the government declaration by Markus Söder.
You can follow them here in the live stream and ticker.
Update from February 12, 12:32 p.m
.: Markus Söder is criticized for Bavaria's further Corona timetable.
FDP parliamentary group leader Martin Hagen spoke of "disappointing resolutions" (see first report).
Even the leader of the Greens, Ludwig Hartmann, is not satisfied: “In a crisis, you not only need caution, it also includes foresight.
A strategy is needed that is not limited to 'shock-freezing' our lives, ”he told
Merkur.de.
“Prime Minister Söder calls it 'drive on sight' - I call it blind flight.
The state government must finally present a perspective plan!
A plan that provides clear, comprehensible criteria and rules according to which decisions are made, ”he demands.
“A democratic society like ours rightly demands that.
Such a perspective plan also provides a motivation boost for the next few weeks and months. "
A special session begins at 1 p.m. in the state parliament.
A government statement by Markus Söder is also planned.
You can follow the meeting including the government declaration here in the live stream and ticker.
Munich infectiologist warns of corona mutants in Bavaria - and calls for quick action
Update from February 12, 11:28 a.m.: More
contagious variants of the
corona virus
have already spread more widely in Bavaria than the national average.
In the Free State, mutants have already been found in significantly more than ten percent of the infected - more than twice as many as in Germany as a whole.
That said the Munich infectiologist Clemens Wendtner.
Above all, he warned against the introduction of the dangerous South African coronavirus variant from Tyrol.
This can only be prevented with a strict approach at the border, as the chief doctor for infectious diseases at the Munich Clinic Schwabing said.
If seamless controls do not work, all that remains is to close the borders.
“We are dealing with the South African variant.
As far as we know, this is even more dangerous than the British version, ”said Wendtner of the German Press Agency.
It is not only more infectious, but also more deadly according to initial findings.
Also, some vaccines worked less well against it.
Even those who already had Corona could probably get infected again.
The rate of secondary infections will therefore likely increase.
The British variant has already gained the upper hand in some Eastern Bavarian regions with commuters from the Czech Republic (see previous update).
Wendtner called for decisive action.
"From an infectious point of view, I would say: Every week that we wait is a week that will, in the end, prolong the infection process many times over." This makes consistent and joint compliance with the AHAL (distance, hygiene and ventilation) all the more important. -Rules as well as the speed of vaccination.
"Then hopefully we can all reward ourselves with a more relaxed summer."
Corona in Bavaria: border regions to the Czech Republic severely affected by virus mutations
Update from February 12, 9:13 a.m.:
The corona lockdown was extended to March 7, as Angela Merkel * announced after the federal-state meeting on Wednesday.
After the Bavarian cabinet, the state parliament must now also approve the extension of the measures in the Free State (see initial notification).
One reason for the ongoing measures is the impending danger from the spread of the corona mutations.
The Czech Republic in particular is struggling with an outbreak of the British virus variant *, and regions on the border with Bavaria are also severely affected. *
According to the Bavarian state government, this mutation has already gained the upper hand among commuters in some eastern Bavarian regions.
The proportion of the mutated variant in positive corona tests in Tirschenreuth is around 70 percent, in Wunsiedel it is more than 40 percent.
That said Markus Söder on Thursday in the ZDF broadcast by Markus Lanz.
Both cities are close to the Czech border.
Söder announces lockdown extension: special session in the state parliament - government declaration announced
First report from February 12, 8:15 a.m .:
Munich - After the Bavarian cabinet, the state parliament must now also decide to extend the Corona * lockdown until March 7.
The special session on Friday (February 12, 1 p.m.) is not only about the extension, but also about easing the Corona * measures.
Corona lockdown extended: easing plans for daycare centers, schools, hairdressers and driving schools
For example, from February 22nd, elementary and special school pupils should go back to alternate classes.
In the daycare centers, too, limited regular operations are to be gradually restarted.
In addition, from March 1, the hairdressers and from February 22, the driving schools in the Free State should be allowed to reopen under hygiene requirements.
All easing should no longer apply from an incidence of 100 in the affected communities.
You can find an overview of the rules that apply in Bavaria in our overview.
The resolutions that the cabinet passed on Thursday essentially go back to the timetable that the federal and state governments agreed on at their video conference in the middle of the week.
With the new Infection Protection Ordinance coming into force on Monday, the nationwide exit restriction from 9 p.m. will also be significantly relaxed.
The CSU * boss Markus Söder confirmed on Thursday at a press conference.
It is then only valid in hotspots * from 100 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week and only after 10 p.m.
After the lockdown was extended: Criticism from the opposition - "disappointing decisions"
Immediately a lot of criticism came from the opposition in the state parliament about the further procedure in the Free State.
FDP * parliamentary group leader Martin Hagen spoke of "disappointing resolutions", the government owes the people a real opening perspective.
SPD * parliamentary group leader Horst Arnold spoke of "incomplete" easing due to the lack of prospects for culture, retail and universities.
AfD * parliamentary group leader Katrin Ebner-Steiner criticized the fact that “minimal concessions” were being sold as relaxation.
(kam / dpa) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network.
The ongoing criticism of the Corona * measures was his undoing.
The Council of Ministers removed Christoph Lütge from the Bavarian Ethics Council. *
List of rubric lists: © Matthias Balk / dpa / dpa-Bildfunk
