Corona in autumn: Buschmann announces “a form of mask requirement”.

Created: 07/18/2022, 09:29

By: Linus Prien

Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann © IMAGO/Stefan Boness/Ipon

Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann commented on possible corona measures in autumn.

The FDP politician ruled out lockdowns.

Berlin – During the preparations for a renewed corona protection in autumn, regulations on the obligation to wear a mask are emerging.

"The effectiveness of masks for individuals indoors is undisputed," said Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann to the newspapers of the Funke media group.

"That's why a form of mask requirement indoors will certainly play a role in our concept." Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who advises Buschmann on new regulations in the Infection Protection Act, is fundamentally in favor of the requirements for wearing a mouth and nose protector.

Corona measures: "No lockdown, no blanket school closures"

The FDP minister said: "We have to take very seriously what awaits us in autumn and winter." He was in good spirits "that we will have a concept at the end of the month, which we will then discuss with the federal states in August and in September let's get the amendment to the Infection Protection Act through Parliament." The proposal will create clear and understandable rules that are proportionate.

"We agree in the coalition that there will be no more lockdowns, no blanket school closures and no curfews either."

The corona provisions in the Infection Protection Act, which were severely reduced in spring, primarily at the insistence of the FDP, expire on September 23.

They are the legal basis for protective measures in the countries and define possible instruments.

General mask requirements for events or when shopping were no longer required at the beginning of April.

Masks are still mandatory nationwide on long-distance trains and planes.

The federal states regulate this for buses and trains in local transport as well as for medical practices and clinics.

A further increase in the number of infections is expected for the colder season after the summer wave.

Corona measures: CSU politicians welcome Buschmann's statements

Bavaria's Health Minister Klaus Holetschek welcomed the fact that Buschmann was finally describing the effectiveness of masks, especially indoors, as "undisputed".

"It took long enough to come to this conclusion," the CSU politician told the

on Saturday .

The traffic light coalition must now deliver a draft.

It is of central importance for the federal states to be able to take all necessary protective measures quickly, effectively and legally.

In the face of a lot of criticism, Lauterbach defended his campaign for more second booster vaccinations not only for older people aged 60 or 70.

The seven-day incidence would probably be 1500 to 2000 with unreported cases, he wrote on Twitter on Saturday.

"It is therefore not wrong if I also recommend that younger people with a large number of contacts consider the 4th vaccination after consulting their family doctor.

The 4th vaccination is better than the infection. "