Markus Söder asked himself questions on Facebook.
The subject of vaccination seems to be of particular concern to the population.
All information in the news ticker.
Markus Söder asked questions from the population about the corona crisis on Facebook.
He no longer believes in a normal Christmas (see first report).
Five districts in Bavaria are currently above a seven-day incidence of 1000, Munich is on the verge of pink alert (see update November 17, 6:34 a.m.).
Clinic collapse is already a reality in a hotspot.
Dramatic photos depict the extent.
(see update November 17th, 3:12 p.m.).
This Corona news ticker for Bavaria is updated regularly.
Update from November 17th, 3:12 p.m.:
There are currently frightening pictures from the Bavarian hotspot Rottal-Inn: There the announced clinic collapse has long since become a reality.
In an elaborate campaign, 23 corona patients had to be relocated because they could no longer be treated on site.
Dramatic pictures from a Bavarian hotspot: Corona patients relocated in an elaborate action
Update from November 17, 2:17 p.m.:
Teachers and educators should also quickly be given the opportunity to receive Corona booster vaccinations.
This was demanded by the Bavarian Education and Science Union (GEW) and the Bavarian Realschule Teachers' Association (brlv) in view of the increasing number of infections.
Corona in Bavaria: fast booster vaccination required for teachers and educators
Florian Kohl, Vice Chairman of the GEW, is approached more and more frequently by colleagues who are concerned about their health. Many of them had their second vaccination a few months ago, but they have not yet been given an appointment for a booster, criticized Kohl. “The risk of vaccination breakthroughs and the associated severe courses of the disease increases with age. In view of the current number of infections, I think the worries are very justified. ”
That is exactly how GEW chairman Martina Borgendale sees it. "The vaccination protects, but not for as long as hoped." Vaccination options are needed quickly, where possible on site. "If we want to keep schools and daycare centers open, that has to happen immediately," she said.
Update from November 17, 12:14 p.m.:
The Ministry of Health has asked the vaccination centers in Bavaria in writing to give all interested parties a booster vaccination * against Corona after five months.
"These are to be offered to everyone who wants a booster vaccination after five months," says the letter that was sent to the governments to be forwarded to the vaccination centers.
Booster vaccinations in Bavaria: Ministry sends letter
"In the interests of fighting a pandemic, it makes sense to choose a quick, comprehensive and generous use of booster vaccinations," emphasized the ministry in a letter dated Monday evening (November 15), which was available to the German Press Agency in Munich. And above all: “Rejections of those willing to vaccinate should not take place if possible.” According to media reports, individual vaccination centers had recently turned away interested parties if the six months had not yet passed.
On the other hand, the head of the Munich vaccination center was now saying that they were always “per vaccinee” and “per vaccination” oriented and passed this expectation on to the doctors and all employees. Ideally, the booster vaccination should be carried out after six months - at the request of patients and the state government, however, even after five months.
Update from November 17, 11:15 am
: "In Bavaria, all operations that are not 'urgently needed' from a medical point of view have to be postponed." Achim Wendler, editor-in-chief for state politics at
Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), reported
on Wednesday morning on Twitter.
The journalist quotes Health Minister Klaus Holetschek: "The decisive factor is medical urgency." Before that, the Bamberg District Office, among others, sounded the alarm.
Health care there is threatened with collapse.
Corona: 2G exception for underage students in Bavaria's gastronomy
Update from November 17, 10:48 a.m.:
For underage students who are regularly tested for Corona in school, there is now an exception to the 2G rule in Bavaria's restaurants, hotels and holiday apartments.
This means that 12 to 17-year-olds are allowed to visit restaurants and hotels until further notice, even if they have not been vaccinated or have not recovered.
This emerges from an amending ordinance by the Ministry of Health, which came into force on Wednesday.
"Without this exception, vaccinated parents would not be able to visit catering establishments or use accommodation services together with their non-vaccinated children," says the reasoning.
For students from the age of twelve there has only been a vaccination recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission since August 16.
Corona in Bavaria: Exceptions to 2G rules
An exception to the 2G rule already applies to underage students “for their own sporting, musical or acting activities”. According to the cabinet decision, this exemption should be limited to the end of the year. Children under 12 are exempt from the 2G rule anyway because there is no approved vaccine and no vaccination recommendation for them.
And another exception to the 2G rule has been in effect since Wednesday: In hotels it does not apply “for mandatory and non-tourist accommodation stays that cannot be postponed”.
For stays for professional or business purposes that cannot be postponed, the 3G-plus rule applies instead: Not only vaccinated and convalescents can get access, but guests with a negative PCR test can also get access.
The negative test certificate must be presented on arrival and must be renewed every 72 hours for longer stays
Corona in Bavaria: Munich shortly before the pink alert
Update from November 17, 6:34 a.m.:
The incidence in Bavaria is 568.4 on Wednesday. This is evident from the current RKI figures. Bavaria's hotspot is the Rottal-Inn district. With an incidence of 1298.0, it is in second place in Germany. Only the district of Meißen (Saxony) currently has a higher value. Freyung-Grafenau (1276.2) follows in third place. Mühldorf am Inn (1067.1), the district of Berchtesgadener Land (1043.9) and Dingolfing-Landau (1010.9) also currently have an incidence of over 1000. According to the information, 294 deaths were recorded across Germany within 24 hours, 77 of them in Bavaria.
Munich is currently still colored dark red on the RKI warning card.
The incidence is 496.6.
Soon, however, the state capital could shine pink on the warning map - the districts and cities that are above the incidence of 500 are colored pink.
"There is a risk of collapse": Söder no longer believes in a normal Christmas party
Update November 16, 8:08 p.m.:
In view of the fourth corona wave with steadily increasing numbers of infected people, Bavaria's clinics fear that they will soon no longer be able to guarantee patient care.
"The situation is far more dramatic than it was a year ago," explains Roland Engehausen, Managing Director of the Bavarian Hospital Society, in an interview with our newspaper.
In the full interview, you can find out why the corona situation worries him so much - and what consequences it may have for all patients.
"There is a risk of collapse": Söder no longer believes in a normal Christmas party
First report from November 16, 6.30 p.m .: Söder in the Q&A on Facebook
Munich - "There is a risk of collapse, there is a risk of triage," warns Söder in a video on Facebook.
The corona situation in Bavaria is serious.
Söder asked questions from the population on the state government's Facebook page.
It was mainly about the Corona crisis and the newly decided rules.
The Prime Minister did not rule out further measures in this context.
He also gave an insight into his private life.
Corona situation in Bavaria tense: Söder asks questions on Facebook
The biggest challenge as Prime Minister has to be decided, said Söder. In July he had already said that if everyone had their vaccinations, they would be through in September. However, the vaccination rate in Bavaria shows a different picture. He understands that vaccinated people are annoyed about being restricted in their freedom. Therefore, consideration for others is all the more important. This also includes vaccination.
When asked why so few are vaccinated in Bavaria, Söder says: "Unfortunately, the south of Germany has poorer vaccination rates."
It has always been like that.
“This is also the case in Austria and Switzerland, by the way.” One would also see a difference within the Free State.
The incidences in Franconia are therefore not as high as in southern Bavaria.
In these areas there are more lateral thinkers, imperial citizens and also esotericists.
Therefore, there will soon be "a kind of lockdown for the unvaccinated".
You also have to address contact restrictions, otherwise you wouldn't break the wave, says Söder.
(By the way: Our Bavaria newsletter informs you about all the important stories from the Free State. Register here.)
Questions about vaccination from the population: Söder tries to take people's fear away
Is the vaccination limited to a period of time?
Söder replies that he thinks it makes sense to limit the vaccination status to nine months, at the latest then you have to get boosters.
When asked whether one could die from the vaccination, he said: “Such cases are hardly known.
The vaccination reactions are very low. ”You don't have to worry about that.
Another asks why so many vaccinated people are in the intensive care unit.
Söder points out that the majority are still unvaccinated.
There would be breakthroughs in the vaccination, but if so, these people would usually have had an immunodeficiency beforehand, according to the Prime Minister.
A vaccination for children under 12?
“I'm for it,” says Söder, confirming the suggestion.
"One should allow vaccination for younger people".
If Bavaria can make vaccination compulsory, the next one wants to know.
“No, the legislation is up to the federal government,” replies Söder.
“What do you do to protect daycare children?” Is the next question.
Söder's answer: “We are introducing fixed groups again.
We now do a test there three times a week in order to have maximum protection. ”In the next answer, Söder does not rule out the possibility of switching to 2G for face-to-face events at universities.
Prime Minister Söder does not believe in a normal Christmas party
Another user asks about Christmas with Corona.
Söder says he doesn't think it will be "as we are used to".
The rules will have to be improved.
He supports the cancellation of numerous Christmas markets.
Markus Söder also answered a personal question.
Someone wants to know how he gets down after a day at work.
"Honestly, when I look at something that gives me pleasure".
He just finished watching the Narcos series.
And when it is “particularly difficult”, he also watches “Father of the Bride”, says the Prime Minister and laughs.
Exercising or walking the dog will also bring him down.
At the end of the live video, Söder answers the question from "heute-Show" comedian Fabian Köster.
“Can we hope that you will soon also be hugging a fir tree?” He wanted to know.
"I think it is generally important to hug trees," says Söder.
With the fir tree, however, it is much more difficult, but he will put one up for Christmas.
(tkip)
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