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In view of the rapid increase in corona infections, Angela Merkel would like to significantly tighten measures across the country, according to a media report. On Wednesday, the Chancellor will consult with the prime ministers of the federal states.
According to information from “Bild”, the Chancellery wants to announce possible additional restrictions on public life in the federal-state round on Wednesday due to the rapid increase in corona infections. In contrast to the closure in spring, schools and daycare centers should remain open, except in regions with catastrophically high infection rates, the newspaper reported Monday night.
The retail sector should also remain open with new restrictions. According to “Bild”, the Chancellery wants to be tough, especially when it comes to catering and events. Restaurants and bars should be closed and events should be banned.
Due to the tense situation in the crown, Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and ministers of state will discuss next steps in a video conference on Wednesday. It’s about what the federal and state governments can do together to break the trend as quickly as possible, government spokesman Steffen Seibert said Monday. Everyone is aware that “every day counts.”
To contain the coronavirus: The federal government wants to make new resolutions together with the states on Wednesday. (Source: t-online)
Germany is also in a difficult position
Over the weekend, Merkel once again urged all citizens to reduce contacts in general. On Monday, after the “Bild” information, he warned the CDU committees that the rise in infections must be stopped urgently. The situation is “very dynamic” and “dramatic”. Germany could soon find itself in a “difficult situation” with intensive care beds in clinics.
The head of the Chancellery, Helge Braun (CDU), was also very skeptical in the CDU consultations, according to information from the German Press Agency. The numbers rose too fast, he made clear, according to the participants.
Merkel and the prime ministers last discussed together on October 14 and agreed on some additional measures, especially for the regional strongholds of Corona. The Chancellor had already made it clear at that time that after about ten days it would be possible to see “if more steps are necessary or if the steps that have been decided have already been enough.”
Söder: “This is decision week”
Hamburg’s first mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), told the ARD that so far regional measures of how it copes with the infection process have been determined. “But now we are in a situation where the numbers are increasing throughout Germany. And that is why it is good that we are also looking at the rules at the national level and thinking if there are more measures.
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) said in Munich: “I think it is quite serious now and that everyone has to be clear about what it is about.” In view of the Prime Minister’s Conference, he said: “This is decision week.”
Saar’s head of government Tobias Hans (CDU) said on Deutschlandfunk that he did not believe “that we need or will have another lockdown situation like we did in the spring.” But this will only be successful “if we, as federal states, work together with the federal government to establish clear standards that are transparent to all.” It makes no sense to paralyze a Saxon district due to the high number of new infections in a Saar district. But everyone should be able to look up: “Is this district red, yellow, or green?” – and make sure the same measures are applied.
CDU postpones party conference
In view of the worsening situation, the CDU postpones its party congress scheduled for December 4 in Stuttgart with 1,001 delegates to elect a new president for next year. Ideally, the party congress should take place in attendance, Secretary General Paul Ziemiak said. If this is not possible, a digital conference should be held with the group. The left wanted to decide on Tuesday night whether the party convention scheduled for Friday in Erfurt should be canceled.
School started on Monday in eight countries after the fall break. Corona requirements continue to apply in many places or have been tightened. In Berlin, for example, high school students, as well as all vocational schools and higher education institutions, are required to wear masks in class. Green leader Robert Habeck called for special attention to prevent school closings. Air purification systems in schools could contribute to this. “That should have happened a long time ago.”
Exit restrictions in Bavaria
SPD health expert Karl Lauterbach spoke at the “Passauer Neue Presse” for a “very short, time-limited partial lockdown.” “Knowing fewer friends, fewer restaurant visits, less going to the movies and sporting events.” In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Higher Administrative Court in Münster confirmed on Monday the curfew hours for restaurants in risk areas with a high number of infections. The ban on the sale of alcohol between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. has the legitimate purpose of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Due to the sharp increase in the crown number, strict exit restrictions will now also apply in the Bavarian district of Rottal-Inn from Tuesday. Schools and kindergartens are closed and events are canceled, according to a message. Last week, similar restrictions were imposed in the Berchtesgadener Land district.
