Bundestag election: "Unvaccinated and untested" in the polling station - the Federal Returning Officer gives details

In Germany, the 3G rule now applies in many areas.

The Federal Returning Officer explains how polling stations are doing.

Berlin - At the Corona summit in early August, the federal and state governments once again passed new regulations for Germany.

The central aspect of this is the so-called 3G rule.

It states that only people who have either tested negative for the coronavirus, have been fully vaccinated against Sars-CoV-2 or have recovered from Covid-19 are allowed access to certain areas.

In this regard, the federal government announced: "In order to prevent the virus from spreading, people who have not been vaccinated must be tested in the foreseeable future."

Federal Parliament election 2021: Mask requirement in the polling station

The Corona * regulation has been in effect since August 23 and relates in particular to indoor catering, indoor cultural events and visits to hospitals and old people's homes.

In the polling stations of the federal election 2021 *, however, the regulation should not apply, as the federal returning officer made clear on Monday (08/30/2021) on Twitter.

"As things stand at present, the 3G rule will not apply in polling stations." This means that unvaccinated and untested voters can also cast their votes on site.

In the statement, however, it goes on to say: "Depending on the country, a mask may be required."

Due to current discussions: As things stand at present, the 3G rule will not apply in polling stations, ie unvaccinated and untested people can also vote in the polling station.

Depending on the country, a mask may be required.

There is also the option of postal voting.

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- The Federal Returning Officer (@Wahlleiter_Bund) August 30, 2021

The Federal Returning Officer recommended postal voting as an alternative to voting immediately.

What you need to know about postal voting. * (Tu)