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After a severe corona outbreak in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, only three other people have tested positive for the virus so far. About 1,000 swabs were taken from Friday to Monday due to the incident. About 700 of the tests were evaluated Tuesday, as announced by District Administrator Anton Speer (Free Voters).
In the area of the United States armed forces, where the 26-year-old works, 24 people were infected according to the district office. It is not yet clear if it infected all 28 people or if other sources exist.
The Munich II prosecutor’s office is investigating the woman. It concerns the suspicion of negligent bodily injury, Chief Prosecutor Andrea Mayer said Monday. “What’s in the room is a possible violation of quarantine rules.” First, the “Münchner Merkur” reported.
The 26-year-old American living in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is said to have wandered the bars despite signs of illness and may have infected several people in the process. Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) called for consequences for them. “Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a model case of unreason,” Söder said in Munich.
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The case is an example of how quickly infections spread. “This carelessness must also have consequences.” Therefore, it is sensible to act with “high fines”.
The woman had undergone a crown test and was actually asked to remain in quarantine until the result. In Bavaria, a fine of 2,000 euros can be imposed for violating quarantine requirements. Söder said, however, that it should be checked to what extent this also applies to the American.
In their investigation, the prosecution initially assumes that the German judiciary is liable because it is a civilian employee of the United States Army and is therefore not included in the NATO troop statute. The woman worked in a hotel for the US military and their families. The vacation rental was closed on Monday for two weeks after several employees tested positive, as the hotel announced on its website.
From Friday to Monday, around 1,000 people in Garmisch-Partenkirchen had been tested for the virus.
According to the authority, the 26-year-old had returned from a vacation in Greece. It was also unclear if he was infected on the trip or in Garmisch.
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In an epidemic, a super spread is someone who infects an unusually high number of other people.
The incidence of seven days per 100,000 inhabitants in the city was 55.39 and, therefore, above the critical value of 50. At this value, the measures must be implemented by agreement between the federal and state governments. (dpa)
