Bavaria will introduce mandatory masks from April 27th
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Markus Söder announces mask requirement for Bavaria
– – Prime Minister Söder’s second government statement focuses on the easing of anti-corona measures that will apply from now on. Bavaria is slower than the rest of the federal states. Markus Söder explains how to proceed in the Free State here. – –
– Markus Söder is cautiously optimistic about the corona crisis. A lot has been done, says the Bavarian Prime Minister in a government statement. He just wants to loosen the restrictions carefully – and introduce masks. – – – Dthe Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) announced in his second government statement on the Corona crisis that a mask should be worn and that the closure provisions would be partially relaxed. Söder was optimistic in front of the state parliament in Munich in view of falling infection numbers. “The trend is cautiously positive,” said Söder. There is hope. “Patience saved lives. Impatience can risk it again, ”he warned. “We have passed the character test so far (…) But the situation is fragile. Corona is not a thunderstorm that moves on. Corona remains. “As long as there is no vaccine, caution and distance are the only possible concept. Follow all Corona developments in the WELT live ticker Therefore, the ban on contact – “by far the most effective measure” – will be extended until May 4th. However, you are now allowed to contact someone outside your own household, which has already been approved in many other federal states. When reopening shops, you do “no hasty cold start”. Hardware stores and garden centers would be opened as the “first preparatory phase” this week. From next week, other branches with business premises up to 800 square meters would be added, including bookstores and car dealerships: “This means that almost 80 percent of the trade will be reopened.” allowed 800 square meters, Söder added: “I’m honest, that’s almost too much for me.” As of May 4, hairdressers are also likely to open: “You can see it here in the room, some are looking forward to it.” Shopping malls and larger shopping centers, on the other hand, would have to remain closed until further notice. The relief would have to be implemented “consistently with protection”, said Söder. As of next week, therefore, a mask will be required in public transport and in shops. Appeals, said Söder, would probably not be enough on this issue. This is about mouth and nose protection, a scarf is also sufficient. Medical masks are “exclusively” reserved for the medical field.Relief “consistently with protection”
