Drastic crown regulation in Lower Saxony – these stricter rules apply

Göttingen – The new Crown regulation from the country Lower saxony It should take effect on Friday, October 23, 2020. The state government published the text of the new Crown regulation on Thursday afternoon. The most important changes refer to catering establishments and contact restrictions in risk areas. The biggest changes at a glance.

New crown rules in Lower Saxony: embargo for gastronomy in hotspots

If the incidence of 7 days out of more than 35 in a district is exceeded, it applies to catering establishments Curfew between 11 pm and 6 am In certain cases, however, the district administration may issue exceptional regulations. if, for example, there is a concept of hygiene.

If the 7-day incidence in the risk area exceeds 50, catering establishments generally can no longer offer alcohol for out-of-home sales. the Curfew still applies due to Corona.

New crown rules in Lower Saxony: mask requirement extended

Due to the increase Crown box numbers in Lower saxony will be the Contact restrictions tight. In risk areas, a mask requirement should be introduced in public places.

If the 7-day incidence exceeds 35 in a circle, apply outdoors Mask requirement for public places “where people are in a confined space or not only temporarily”, says the regulation. For example, markets would be conceivable here. the state government he has not yet given any concrete example.

If the 7-day incidence exceeds 50, a general mask requirement will apply in all outdoor public places.

Corona in Lower Saxony: tighter contact restrictions

Through Crown regulation Contact restrictions in Lower saxony tight. The stricter rules only apply when the 7-day incident exceeds 50.

So a maximum of ten people can meet privately in their own apartment. With the Crown-Restriction that people can come from a maximum of two different households. Participants must maintain the distance requirement.

Corona in Lower Saxony: the number of visitors to public events is limited

There are also new ones for events where visitors are seated. Crown rules in Lower saxony. If the 7-day incidence exceeds 35, the competent authority may limit the number of visitors allowed, for example, in cinemas, opera houses and similar events. However, the competent authority may issue special permits for events that require the corresponding Hygiene–concept Send.

If the 7-day incidence exceeds 50, it depends on the decision on which one is allowed Number of visitors It is no longer the competent authority. In this case, a maximum of 100 visitors is generally allowed at such events. But here too the competent authority can issue special permits for Events presenting a corresponding hygiene concept.

Crown regulation in Lower Saxony: strict rules for regions with an incidence greater than 50

Currently (as of Friday 23 October 2020), according to the state of Lower Saxony, these regions of Lower Saxony have an incidence value of 50:

According to the state of Lower Saxony, the following regions currently (as of Friday, October 23, 2020) have an incidence value between 35 and 50:

In the press conference of the State of Lower Saxony, which was already mentioned, it was also about the beginning of the schools in Lower Saxony in the days of Corona. (Moritz Serif and Philipp Zettler)