New corona rule in Lower Saxony: FFP2 mask requirement in retail from Tuesday
Created: 12/19/2021, 4:24 PM
From: Fabian Raddatz
From Tuesday, the FFP2 mask requirement will apply in Lower Saxony's retail trade.
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In Lower Saxony, an FFP2 mask requirement is to apply to the entire retail sector from Tuesday.
The state government agreed on this on Saturday.
Hanover - No 2G, no 3G: After the Lüneburg Higher Administrative Court overturned the 2G rule in Lower Saxony, a new Corona rule had to be introduced for retailers in Lower Saxony.
The state government found one on Saturday: From Tuesday, December 21, 2021, shortly before Christmas and the Christmas rest that is desired in Lower Saxony, an FFP2 mask requirement should apply in all shops.
The Ministry of Health in Hanover announced a corresponding change to the Corona regulation on Monday so that the new Corona rule can come into force the next day.
There should be no distinction between shops for everyday needs and other retail shops.
Corona in Lower Saxony: FFP2 mask requirement in retail from Tuesday - 2G rule overturned
The measure is a reaction to the 2G rule in retail in Lower Saxony, which was overturned by the Lüneburg Higher Administrative Court.
The OVG cashed this requirement for business on Thursday because, from the judges' point of view, it was not necessary to further contain the coronavirus and was also not compatible with the general principle of equality.
With the obligation to wear an FFP2 mask, according to the ministry, the government is implementing what is still legally feasible in terms of protective measures for this area according to the OVG decision.
"We are still convinced that the 2G rule would have offered an even higher level of protection here, but the topic is now off the table for the time being," said Health Minister Daniela Behrens (SPD).
A few days earlier, the higher regional court ruled against 2G at the hairdresser's in Lower Saxony.
The OVG in Lüneburg justified the verdict with the basic body care needs.
Warning level 2 with 2G-Plus has been in effect nationwide in Lower Saxony since Friday in numerous areas of public life.
(With dpa material)
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