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With recent outbreaks in the country often related to weddings and other private events, Angela Merkel said “a reaction is needed” to stop the spread of the virus.
Thus, any region where contagion rates reach 35 per 100,000 inhabitants must impose a maximum limit of 50 people in meetings in public spaces or rented premises.
If infection rates are 50 per 100,000 people, only 25 people will be allowed to participate in public gatherings.
The various federal states have not agreed on the limits to be imposed on family gatherings and private parties at home, but Merkel said it was “highly recommended” that people limit guest lists to just ten in each household. in the worst affected regions.
The chancellor also encouraged citizens to stay in Germany during the autumn school holidays, due to the rapid increase in infection rates in neighboring European countries.
In addition, Germany will impose fines of at least 50 euros if customers do not provide real contact information when dining in restaurantsto help track cases.
“Operators need to make sure people provide real information. If names like Donald Duck are provided, it is not difficult to identify a false identity,” Merkel said.
When in doubt, restaurant owners or hairdressers should ask for identification documents to verify the data provided, Merkel said, something that may generate some resistance in Germany, where privacy is heavily protected.
“We know that more difficult times await us, that is, the autumn and winter months,” said the German chancellor, adding that the increase in the number of infections is “truly a cause for concern.”.
Merkel reiterated the importance of taking local action to tackle regional outbreaks, saying another national blackout “should be avoided.”
The chancellor warned that the number of new infections in Germany, currently around 2,000 per day, could rise to 19,200 per day by Christmas, if the current trend continues..
Germany has begun to ease strict measures, including closing shops or limiting the number of people in meetings, since late April, but with larger-scale gatherings of people and more travel, especially during the summer holidays. contagion increased rapidly again, bringing current infection figures to the levels last seen in late April.
