Munich/Stuttgart (dpa) – Persons infected with coronavirus in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg will no longer be required to isolate at home from this Wednesday (16.11.) onwards.
+++ : Some German states abolish compulsory isolation
It's no longer the case that the virus could completely turn the game around with a few mutations," Drosten told the newspaper. "The situation for the virus is getting precarious. In the meantime, according to Drosten, even "small influencing factors such as a change in the weather" are enough to push or break a wave. Asked about the dynamics of the infection waves this year, he told the weekly newspaper "Die Zeit": "It is a sign of the coming end of the pandemic." : Drosten: "The situation for the virus is becoming precarious"īerlin (dpa) - On the further development of the Corona pandemic, virologist Christian Drosten has expressed optimism on some points. Although health experts from the 27 EU member states were unable to agree on compulsory testing on Wednesday evening, they strongly recommended it. In so doing, Germany is implementing a recommendation from Brussels. At the very least, a rapid antigen test should be taken. “Entry will only be permitted with a negative test,” he said. This was announced by Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach on Thursday. Due to the Chinese coronavirus wave with very high infection rates, Germany – like other countries – intends to introduce compulsory testing. +++ : Compulsory testing for travellers from Chinaīerlin (dpa) - In future, anyone wishing to travel from China to Germany will have to take a Covid test prior to departure.
After 2 February, masks will only be mandatory in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ surgeries and other health care facilities. Compulsory mask-wearing on local public transport has already been dropped in some of the country’s federal states, and others are planning to follow suit. “We simply have to rely more on personal responsibility and voluntariness,” said the minister. This was announced by Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. : Compulsory mask-wearing on long-distance public transport to be lifted on 2 Februaryīerlin (dpa)- The requirement to wear a mask on long-distance public transport in Germany is to be lifted on 2 February. Want to find out more about current events in Germany, and get some background info? Then go to: Want to keep you up-to-date with current events? Then follow us on Twitter! In early February, for example, the requirement to wear a mask on long-distance trains was lifted. The virus can be controlled in everyday life.” Measures had already been eased gradually in recent weeks. Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said: “The pandemic is not yet over, but it has lost its fear factor. Compulsory mask wearing is to remain in place for visitors to doctors’ surgeries, hospitals and care homes, however. The health ministers at federal and state level agreed that mask wearing and testing requirements for the staff and residents of health and nursing care facilities, which were originally to remain in force until 7 April, would end earlier. : Further mask and testing requirements to end at the beginning of Marchīerlin (dpa)- Further coronavirus protective measures are to expire prematurely in Germany from 1 March.
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