Omikron triggers wave of cancellations in Bavaria - the association is alarmed: "More than ever its existence threatening"
Created: 01/02/2022, 06:47 AM
From: Katarina Amtmann
A 2G notice hangs on a hotel.
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Markus Söder warned of the Corona variant Omikron on New Year's Eve.
An association in Bavaria is alarmed by a wave of cancellations.
All news in the ticker for Bavaria.
The incidence in Bavaria has increased minimally.
Markus Söder warns of Omikron, but also gives hope in the corona pandemic
(see first report from January 1)
The Dehoga sees extreme existential threat from Omikron discussion
(see update from January 1st, 7:50 p.m.)
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Update from January 1st, 7:50 p.m.:
The Omikron wave is rolling - and so is the cancellation wave.
At least that's what the Bavarian Hotel and Restaurant Association is now complaining about.
"The discussion about Omikron alone caused an extreme wave of cancellations over New Year's Eve, at the same time the industry lacks planning security and prospects for the new year," Dehoga President Angela Inselkammer is quoted in a press release.
A survey of over 1000 Dehoga member companies shows how dramatic the situation seems. This showed that at the turn of the year there were corona-related cancellations in 91 percent of the companies surveyed. Almost two thirds of all reserved meetings or New Year's Eve meals have been canceled. Over 92 percent of all hoteliers said that overnight stays were canceled. 88 percent of those surveyed stated that the discussion about the Omikron wave was a factor in the cancellations.
Meanwhile, the outlook into the new year is not exactly more promising. 64 percent of those surveyed said they had mixed feelings, 30 percent even said that the situation was "more threatening than ever". Dr. Thomas Geppert, Dehoga Bayern regional manager, sees this as a clear cry for help to politicians: “If around a third see their situation as 'more than ever a threat to the very existence', this is a clear call for help, not to let up with economic aid, but to even make targeted improvements ".
First report from January 1:
Munich - The seven-day incidence in Bavaria has remained almost constant compared to the previous day.
According to figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) it was - as of 3.16 a.m. - at 181.6.
On Friday it was 182.6.
The RKI emphasizes, however, that the figures may be incomplete over the holidays - due to less test and reporting activity.
Bavaria incidence increases slightly - 647 Covid patients in intensive care units
The RKI registered 3274 new infections and 23 deaths in Bavaria within 24 hours.
The city of Schweinfurt had the highest incidence on Saturday with 326.3, followed by the Unterallgäu district (320.2).
The lowest value was determined for the administrative district of Wunsiedel at 87.5.
At the beginning of 2022, 647 Covid-19 patients were being treated in intensive care units in the Free State's clinics.
This emerges from the nationwide Intensive Register Divi (10:05 a.m.).
Corona regional: The update for Bavaria
"Challenge Omikron": Söder warns, but the CSU boss gives hope - "Start again"
“A stressful year with many hardships is behind us. Unfortunately, Corona will continue to occupy us in the coming year and the challenge will not be reduced by Omikron, "said Prime Minister Markus Söder on New Year's Eve on Instagram about the current situation. In his post, the CSU boss was also optimistic: “Nevertheless, there is hope that 2022 will be a better year. New Year's Day is always a moment of new beginnings and confidence. Together we will defeat Corona. Happy New Year, ”said Söder. On New Year's morning he replied with a new post. The photo shows a rocket, he wrote: "We should have hope and just start again despite Corona."
(Came with dpa)
The year 2021 says hello - Bavaria's politicians too.
Markus Söder arouses suspicion several times with his New Year's greeting.
Another is humorous and innocent.