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Status: 13.12.2020 13:09 pm
Hamburg, like other federal states, will enter another lockdown on Wednesday. The first mayor of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), confirmed this on Sunday after a federal-state conference.
He announced that he would largely take over national resolutions in the Hanseatic city. In the afternoon there will be another press conference in Hamburg, which NDR.de will broadcast here in a live broadcast. “The situation is dire,” Tschentscher said, referring to the growing number of infections.
Live stream here 13.12.2020 16:00.
Hamburg and Corona measures: live press conference
Many stores close on Wednesdays
Many retail stores, as well as hair salons, cosmetic studios and massage practices, must close from next Wednesday until January 10 to protect against the crown, according to the federal-state decision. Grocery stores, weekly markets, pickup and delivery services, beverage markets, health food stores, and pharmacies must remain open. Customers should also be able to continue to use medical supply stores, drugstores, opticians, acoustic hearing aids, gas stations, car repair shops, bicycle shops, banks and savings banks. The mayor appealed to the people of Hamburg to take the measures seriously and refrain from shopping on Mondays and Tuesdays if possible so that there is no “Black Friday situation”.
Compulsory schooling is suspended from Wednesday
Tschentscher announced the suspension of compulsory schooling in Hamburg on Wednesday. Schools and daycare centers remained open until the Christmas holidays, Tschentscher said. The Senate will make the corresponding decision during the day.
Meet more than five people for Christmas
From Wednesday to January 10, only five people from two households can meet privately in Hamburg. Larger families can only celebrate together during the Christmas period from December 24-26. Tschentscher did not initially say how many people will be allowed to meet.
In nursing homes and nursing homes, employees and visitors are required to perform rapid tests regularly.
Selling fireworks is prohibited
On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve there is a national ban on gathering and gathering. Municipalities must determine where the lighting of fireworks is prohibited. Also, there should be no fireworks to buy this year, the sale is generally prohibited. In addition, citizens are urged to refrain from lighting existing pyrotechnics to avoid injuries and not to further overload the healthcare system. A strict ban on alcohol in public areas applies to the entire closure.
No alcohol consumption outdoors
Therefore, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places should be prohibited from December 16 to January 10. Infractions are fined. Worship services in churches, synagogues and mosques, as well as meetings of other religious communities, are only allowed if the minimum distance of 1.5 meters can be maintained. It is mandatory to wear a mask in the square, it is forbidden to sing in congregations. If full occupancy is expected, visitors must register.
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