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The stricter Corona rules went into effect in Germany on November 2. For the time being, they should be applied for four weeks, and relaxation is currently in sight, as the federal government claims.
“For the federal government, I can say that, given this state of affairs, no loosening of restrictions is expected on Monday,” said government spokesman Steffen. “It cannot exist yet.”
On Monday, Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and prime ministers will discuss the restrictions that have been in place since the beginning of last week. Until now, they were expected to remain throughout the month of November. According to Seibert, it is not yet clear whether the federal government considers that further action is necessary and how things will proceed afterwards.
“Every day counts”
Seibert noted that more and more people are becoming infected with the virus. “The increase in numbers has stabilized, but they continue to rise.” We have to wait and see how the measures work. It is too early for a final judgment. “Every day counts,” Seibert said. With relaxation, the country would risk increasing infection rates.
After the half time of the partial closure, the situation of the crown remains serious. With 23,399 cases, the number of new infections has recently reached a new record. The goal is to get closer to an incidence of 50 in seven days, Seibert said. This number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants per week has far exceeded 130 for days. Only when it approaches 50 is it possible for health authorities to trace the individual contacts of infected people.
Seibert also recalled a phrase from Merkel: “It shouldn’t be a lonely Christmas.” To achieve this, it depends on the responsibility of each individual.
It is unclear whether the situation in the schools will play a role in Monday’s deliberations. “It was always clear to the federal government that we want to keep schools open as much as possible.” Politicians have a vested interest in ensuring that children can continue to attend school. Digital homeschooling can’t replace everything. Questions about the mask requirement in class are a matter of the country.
Meanwhile, financial aid should also be available long after November, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Economic Affairs. So come a bridge 3 help that will be available beyond December. “There is a wide portfolio of help.”
