Oktoberfest 2022 only with "2G plus test"?
Nobody knows whether this will happen.
But the idea would be appropriate virologically.
And Munich could do well, comments Christian Deutschländer.
The Munich Wiesn is, depending on the perspective and form of the day, the heaven of Bavaria or the hell of the Zuagroasten.
You can love or hate it, make a pilgrimage to it and flee from it.
But one thing is clear: For millions of people, for Munich as a location and for Bavaria's image in the world, it is worth gold and every cancellation of the Corona is dramatic.
Now hosts and brave Oktoberfest speakers are announcing that Oktoberfest will definitely take place in 2022.
They said that last year, and the truth is, nobody has the faintest idea whether the pandemic will really be defeated and what restrictions apply - but confidence is always better than misery.
Corona and the Oktoberfest in Munich: "2G plus test" is uncertain - virologically, however, the idea would be good
The only thing that can be foreseen is that when popular festivals, medium-sized and huge, start up again, they will be governed by rules.
“2G plus test”, this is the formula they put into circulation in Munich, ie access only for vaccinated and convalescent people, and only with fresh tests.
That would mean: maximum protection, virologically good;
There won't be any mask or space in the tent.
Political majorities for this are currently uncertain.
And the landlords have the house rights.
Oktoberfest 2022: A push would be a new vaccination incentive - and a little smaller would be good for the Oktoberfest anyway
Nevertheless, the 2G push is worth considering.
Because that can be an additional vaccination impetus for those part of the people who have simply not taken care of the protection so far - so to speak, a toast to the uncomfortable.
And because clear rules provide security.
Culture and sport show that many people still avoid mega-events.
It may be that a Oktoberfest in 2022 - with 2G, 3G or something else - will be a bit smaller.
But that would be good for her anyway, regardless of Corona.
Christian Deutschländer
