Corona wave continues to rage: Does the 2G rule now also apply in supermarkets? Aldi is committed

In the past few weeks, the corona situation in Germany has worsened drastically.

With the increasing incidence, will the 2G rule soon also apply in supermarkets?

Aldi Süd takes a stand.

Germany - The incidences are rising, the corona traffic light is red and the deaths are increasing.

Shortly before the onset of winter, the rules in the fight against the coronavirus * tighten again.

In Germany in a sometimes drastic way.

For example, supermarkets in Hesse and Lower Saxony have recently been able to decide for themselves whether they should let unvaccinated people stand in front of the door immediately despite negative test evidence and only let vaccinated and recovered people go shopping in the store.

Corona regulations in supermarkets: will Aldi Süd soon use the 2G rule?

There has been talk of a possible nationwide 2G rule in Germany for some time and Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder recently spoke out in favor of such a nationwide measure *. But will this also take effect in supermarkets such as Lidl, Aldi, Rewe and Co.? Aldi Süd gave

a clear answer to

request

: "Our aim is to continue to provide all customers with everything they need for their daily shopping at all times."

Accordingly, no access restrictions are currently planned in the supermarket branches of Aldi * Süd.

Neither a 2G nor a 3G rule.

The company is convinced that the current measures, such as the mask requirement and the distance regulation, would make a meaningful contribution to protecting customers and employees from the corona virus in the best possible way.

Corona situation is worsening - supermarkets comment on the 2G rule

Not allowing unvaccinated people to go shopping would contradict the self-image of the reliable basic supplier, according to a press spokeswoman for Aldi Süd *.

The supermarket chain will continue to monitor the pandemic closely and take further measures if necessary.

To this end, the company would regularly exchange ideas with politicians and the responsible authorities and implement their recommendations and requirements as quickly as possible.

Kaufland responded to Merkur's request * in a similar way to Aldi Süd: A 2G regulation in its own branches was not desired despite the currently critical Corona situation.

And the discounter Netto has so far also refused to exclude those who have not been vaccinated.

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