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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Coronavirus-Liveticker
+++ 01:20 the chief doctor asks for the ban on worship +++
The director of the public health service physicians association has called for a nationwide ban on face-to-face church services at Christmas. “As we know how easily the virus can be transmitted, especially during religious services, we should not take any additional risk at Christmas due to the high number of infections,” said Ute Teichert of the Funke media group. The doctor also criticized the fact that many citizens have not yet understood the seriousness of the situation. “They still have parties or frolic in stores. The strict lockdown can only lead to a decrease in the number of infections if all sectors of the population in Germany really adhere to the rules.”
+++ 00:38 +++ Trucks from Great Britain can go to France if the test is negative +++
France makes it easy to import goods from the UK by truck. According to the French Ministry of Transport, French and foreign trucks can re-enter France from the UK, provided they have a negative Covid-19 test result that does not exceed 72 hours. If they test positive, the drivers will have to isolate themselves on British soil for ten days, with accommodation provided by UK authorities, he said.
+++ 23:55 nurses should get a higher bonus +++
Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn has announced improvements to Corona’s premium for nursing staff. The decision for a 1,000 euro bonus for nursing staff was made in the summer in anticipation of infection events in the spring, Spahn told ZDF. After the second, more violent wave of infections and the “peak load” for a large number of nurses, there must be some compensation. It remains to be seen whether after the second wave of infection there will be a need for another regulation next year, including a tax-free bonus, Spahn said. All employees in intensive care units, including cleaning staff, must be considered.
+++ 23:14 Switzerland receives the Biontech vaccine +++
Switzerland has received the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine from Biontech and Pfizer. 107,000 doses have been delivered to the cantons, says Virginie Masserey, head of the infection control department at the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). “The first targeted vaccination programs may begin in the next seven days.” As a first step, especially vulnerable people aged 75 and over and with chronic diseases will be vaccinated.
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