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In view of the persistently high number of corona infections, Germany faces a severe lockdown long before Christmas. In a draft resolution sent by the Federal Chancellery to the federal states on Sunday morning for the federal-state round with Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) starting at 10 am, it is proposed that retail, with the exception of the stores for daily necessities, from next Wednesday (December 16) to close on January 10. The draft available to the German Press Agency from various sources is dated December 13, 7.46 am
According to information from the dpa, the draft is coordinated with individual states after consultations in the federal-state group on Saturday. According to more information, the content of the document will be agreed between Merkel, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) and the mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller (SPD). Müller is currently president of the round of prime ministers.
Hardly any relaxation during the Christmas holidays
For the period from December 16 to January 10, the draft also recommends significant contact restrictions in schools and daycare centers. “During this time, children should be cared for at home whenever possible. Therefore, during this period schools will be closed or compulsory attendance will be suspended, ”says the newspaper. Based on these ideas, additional opportunities should be created for parents to take paid leave to care for their children during the mentioned period.
For Christmas days from December 24 to 26, the draft proposes that federal states, depending on the occurrence of the infection, allow “meetings with 5 people plus children up to 14 years in the immediate family” as an exception to the applicable contact restrictions. According to the document, the closest family circle includes both spouses and other life partners, as well as direct relatives such as siblings, siblings, and their respective household members, even if this means more than two households. This would pick up the most generous facilitation currently planned for Christmas, which provided up to 10 people.
“Infractions will be fined”
According to the plans, a “ban on gathering and gathering” will be implemented nationwide on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Day. In addition, a ban on fireworks will be applied in public places, which are determined by the municipalities. The sale of fireworks will be banned in general this year. In addition, drinking alcohol in public will be prohibited from December 16 to January 10. “Violations will be fined,” says the draft.
Hair salons, aesthetic studios, massage practices and tattoo studios should be closed after these ideas, “because physical closeness is essential in this area.” (cat / SDA)
