Update from November 16, 8:06 p.m.: There were no new resolutions at the Corona intermediate summit. Instead, an appeal to all citizens to adhere to the rules currently in force – and ideally to go a little further. “A trend reversal has not yet been achieved,” said Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) at the subsequent press conference. The numbers are stagnating, but they are still a long way from the set goal of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days. The News Feeder
What is new, however, is the Chancellor’s request that all people with respiratory diseases should consult a doctor immediately. This should then decide whether a corona test is necessary. Because in winter there are millions of colds. And it is crucial to precisely determine these diseases. Sick people should definitely stay at home even at the beginning of the infection. The News Feeder
The Chancellor emphasized once again that contacts should be kept to a minimum. You should only meet people from another household – this also applies to the children in the household. Unnecessary trips and excursions should also be avoided. And above all, private celebrations should be avoided. The News Feeder
For risk groups gave Chancellor announced a very special offer. They should have the opportunity to purchase 15 FFP2 masks per person at discounted rates. This should make them safer through the winter months. The News Feeder
Corona summit: Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Soder is worried about the winter
For Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Soder (CSU) “the big hit has not yet succeeded”. “In the coming week (November 25th) the course will be set for winter.” Then a final conference between the Prime Minister and the Chancellor will take place, at which the results of the partial lockdown will be reviewed and new decisions will be made. “But I have little hope that everything will be fine again at the end of November,” said Soder. The News Feeder
The Bavarian state chief also went back to the corona measures in schools. In Bavaria, in comparison to other federal states, a mask is required in the classroom in elementary schools. The News Feeder “The students take the measures with great serenity,” says Soder. He reaffirmed the goal of keeping schools and daycare centers open. However, he did not rule out the introduction of stricter measures in hotspots – especially for older students. The News Feeder One possibility would be to break up the lessons. The News Feeder
“There can be no planning security for the next six months,” said the Prime Minister. Still, one would have to find a long-term strategy to deal with the coronavirus. The News Feeder There should be no further ups and downs. The News Feeder He personally had more fear of New Year’s Eve as before Christmas, added Soder yet added. He is also very worried about an excessive ski holiday: “We have to think carefully about what happens when the ski areas in Austria reopen around Christmas for tourism reasons.” The News Feeder