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The number of people newly infected with the coronavirus in Germany in one day has again increased by leaps and bounds and thus has reached a record high. According to the Robert Koch Institute, health authorities reported 6,638 new infections on Thursday, about 1,500 more than on Wednesday.
7.43 am, October 15, 2020
According to the Robert Koch Institute, health authorities reported 6,638 new infections on Thursday, about 1,500 more than on Wednesday. However, the current values cannot be compared with those of the spring, because much more is being tested and therefore also more infections be discovered. On Wednesday of last week, the health authorities had the RKI 4,059 new infections Release. This was the first time since April that the 4,000 mark was surpassed.
Tighter measures
Due to concerns about the uncontrollable spread of the corona virus, Germany is tightening countermeasures. Chancellor Angela Merkel and the prime ministers of the German federal states agreed on Wednesday uniform rules for cities and regions with a high number of infections. These include an expansion of the mask requirement, a limit on the number of guests at private celebrations, contact restrictions, and a restaurant curfew.
The federal and state governments do not rule out even tougher measures if the contagion situation does not improve in the next ten to twelve days. According to information from the German Press Agency, Merkel was dissatisfied with the decisions during the deliberations at the Chancellery. “The ads from us are not harsh enough to prevent us from disaster,” said the CDU politician, according to participants who agreed. “What we are doing here is not enough.”
After the meeting, Merkel emphasized whether the resolutions were sufficient or not, it will be seen. “That is why my discomfort has not disappeared as of today.” She is concerned about the exponential increase in infections.. “We have to stop it. Otherwise, it won’t end well.” Merkel made it clear that her dissatisfaction is primarily related to the controversial accommodation bans.
Specifically, the Chancellor and Prime Ministers agreed to the following:
MASKING OBLIGATION: In cities and regions with rapidly increasing crown numbers, the mask requirement will be expanded. Out of 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days, it should also apply where people are closer or longer.
PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS: In regions with a value of more than 35 new infections, there should be a limit of 25 participants in the public space and 15 participants in the private space. Starting from 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days, private celebrations should be limited to a maximum of ten participants in public spaces and a maximum of ten participants from a maximum of two homes in private spaces.
CONTACT RESTRICTIONS: If new infections exceed the value of 50, in the future only a maximum of ten people will be allowed to gather in public spaces. If the new measures do not stop the increase, it will be reduced to five people or members of two households.
LOCKOUT SCHEDULE: Also with 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days, a curfew will be imposed at 11 pm for the restaurant sector. Bars and clubs will be closed.
EVENTS: If the value of 50 is exceeded, the number of participants in the events is limited to 100 people. Exceptions require a hygiene concept agreed with the responsible health department.
ACCOMMODATION PROHIBITIONS: Accommodation bans for tourists from risk areas within Germany were the most controversial before the consultations. The federal and state governments also did not reach an agreement in the Foreign Ministry and postponed the issue until November 8. Until then, the effectiveness of this measure must be verified.
However, the federal and state governments urged all citizens to avoid unnecessary travel within Germany to and from areas that exceeded the limit of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days.
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