Delta on the advance: Despite rising corona numbers, football fans travel all over the world.
Lars Klingbeil (SPD) warns of the consequences.
Will schools be closed again soon?
Berlin - The concern about the rapid spread of the delta mutation is growing: One day before the European Championship round of 16 between Germany and England, the debate about controls on holiday returnees is gaining momentum.
For example, SPD General Secretary Lars Klingbeil observes the unhindered travel of football fans through Europe with growing unease *.
In spite of all the euphoria, he found the images of full spectators in the stadiums "strange", he said in an exclusive interview with Kreiszeitung.de.
He could well understand the displeasure of many parents who saw the celebrating fans without a mask and minimum distance and feared school closings again for the fall.
German politician: |
Lars Klingbeil (SPD) |
born: |
February 23, 1978 (age 43), Soltau |
Wife: |
Lena-Sophie Müller (married since 2019) |
Current offices: |
Member of the Bundestag and Secretary General |
The game of the German national team is to take place on Tuesday evening in front of 44,000 spectators in London's Wembley Stadium.
However, in England, as in many other countries, the corona numbers are rising again.
The fault is the much more aggressive coronavirus delta variant *.
Against this background, many prime ministers are pressing again for a tightening of entry, test and quarantine rules for travelers returning *.
Lower Saxony's state chief Stephan Weil and Hamburg's First Mayor Peter Tschentscher (both SPD) campaigned for it.
And SPD health expert Karl Lauterbach also warned against too much travel activity *.
Coronavirus: Returning travelers are fueling the spread of the Delta variant - Lars Klingbeil calls for clear rules
Klingbeil showed understanding for the desire to relax.
Nevertheless, he warned against too much euphoria.
“We have to be damn careful.
Corona is not over yet, "said the General Secretary to Kreiszeitung.de.
Nobody can predict the exact developments yet, but the next few weeks should be used to arm against a possible fourth wave of infections in Germany.
The social democrat called for precautions to be taken, particularly with regard to daycare centers and schools.
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Warns of the spread of the delta mutation: SPD General Secretary Lars Klingbeil (SPD).
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The Delta variant, which was first discovered in India, is considered highly contagious *. According to experts, however, a full vaccination provides sufficient protection *. However, many children and adolescents will not have adequate vaccination protection in autumn. Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) had therefore speculated last week about a return to the alternate teaching model in the fall.
Klingbeil now called this approach unhelpful.
Instead of worrying parents weeks in advance, Spahn should take precautions and apply pressure when vaccinating *.
“The situation is no surprise.
Actually, you saw what had to be done between the first and second lockdown, ”said the man from Lower Saxony.
Vaccination remains a top priority.
It is desirable if “children and young people get an offer” too.
In addition, all classrooms would have to be equipped with air filter systems in the summer, the mask requirement would have to be maintained and digitization would have to be further advanced.
Delta mutation: Secretary-General wants vaccinations for children and adolescents
From the point of view of the SPD General Secretary, the CDU is to blame for the sluggish digitization in schools to date. Klingbeil accused the Federal Minister of Education, Anja Karliczek, in particular for “lack of ambition”. The social democrat criticized the government and states that they “slept through” the implementation of the digital pact by the federal and state governments. But even in her final years as Chancellor, Chancellor Angela Merkel no longer had the strength to initiate major changes in the country.
Klingbeil is also not hoping that Union Crown Prince Armin Laschet could advance the issue.
"Merkel's footsteps are too big for him," said Klingbeil about the chances of election for Chancellor candidate Laschet, who is currently ahead of his opponents Annalena Baerbock * (Greens) and Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz * (SPD) in the polls.
Nevertheless, in an interview with Kreiszeitung.de, Klingbeil was still confident about the next 90 days in the election campaign.
He said: "The SPD will still grow properly." Kreiszeitung.de, 24hamburg.de and fr.de are offered by IPPEN.MEDIA.
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