Before "the customers stay away completely for fear of Corona": economic guide for 2G in the gastro

In the fight against Corona, the economy Achim Truger has spoken out in favor of tougher requirements.

Rapid containment of the virus would "also help the economy," said Truger Merkur.de.

Munich - The economy Achim Truger * has spoken out in favor of an extension of the existing corona aid for companies in view of the exacerbated pandemic situation in Germany.

"If the pandemic lasts longer than expected, the support for the affected companies and employees must be maintained longer," Truger told

on Sunday

.

The aid would have to run out afterwards, said the member of the Advisory Council.

However, it would be "bad if, hopefully, the last few meters of the pandemic, many who have made it so far have to give up".

It was only on Friday that the outgoing Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier (CDU) pleaded for an extension of the Corona economic aid until the end of March.

According to the current status, the bridging aid III Plus will expire as a central instrument at the end of the year.

Achim Truger: Economist for the obligation to work from home and 3G at work

At the same time, the government advisor welcomed plans to introduce 3G in the workplace and the planned reintroduction of the home office requirement.

It is "very important to prevent the further spread" of the corona virus, said the economist.

This “ultimately also helps the economy”.

On Sunday, a Green spokesman had confirmed media reports that the possible traffic light coalition made up of the SPD, Greens and FDP is planning to reissue the obligation to work from home.

It is intended to supplement the planned 3G rule in the workplace.

At the same time, Truger spoke out in favor of tougher guidelines for gastronomy or leisure events.

"2G, maybe also 2G ​​+ would make sense and should have been introduced much earlier," said the economy.

Corresponding rules restrict the catering and event organizers, but are "better than if customers stay away in the end for fear of infection".

Achim Truger: Wirtschaftsweiser against the obligation to provide information on the vaccination status of employees

In contrast, the member of the Advisory Council rejected requests for the introduction of an obligation to provide information on the vaccination status of employees.

A corresponding regulation carries the risk that "employers would indirectly gain access to sensitive and protected data for the health protection of their employees".

Instead, to curb the spread of the virus, Truger advised increasing the number of vaccinations.

This is "most important".

Economic incentives could also help here.

A lottery with high chances of winning and attractive cash prizes or vouchers are conceivable, said Truger.