Further easing was announced for Bavaria on Tuesday. This affects, among other things, hotels and childcare. Söder spoke to Maischberger on Wednesday.
- As of Monday May 18th there were new easing of the corona* Measures in force.
- Sports are also moving forward: the women’s Bundesliga, the DFB Cup and the third division are allowed to resume operations (see update May 19, 2:35 p.m.).
- A doctor at Maischberger criticized a statement by Markus Söder (see update May 21, 9:20 am).
- Here are the basic ones Corona virus facts* and the Corona News from Germany. We also offer you the latest on a card Case numbers in Bavaria.* Currently there are the following recommendations Corona protection measures.
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Update from 1.45 p.m .: The clinics in Bavaria are slowly returning to normal operations – with restrictions. At times, half of all intensive care beds remained for Corona patients free like that Bavarian Radio (BR) reported. The clinic in Nuremberg is now moving forward. The largest municipal was almost eight weeks hospital in a state of emergency. At the instruction of the Federal Ministry of Health, 50 percent of the intensive care beds were for Covid-19 patients reserved. The stations also had to be rebuilt and capacities increased, like that BR reported further. The clinic wanted to be prepared for the Corona crisis.
The big rush failed to materialize. In addition, since all medically unnecessary treatments had to be stopped, in Nuremberg almost half of all beds were temporarily empty. Even the 30 percent Reserve capacity CEO Corim Jockwig thinks Corona patients are too high. Empty beds and canceled surgeries – that had caused the doctors in ethical conflicts. “It is almost incompatible with the Hippocratic Oath that on the one hand we should leave beds empty, but on the other hand we should not treat urgently treated patients, that is actually not possible,” Jockwig complains to the BR.
Corona virus in Bavaria: hospital criticism is also popular in politics
These criticism also came in the politics at. The Bavarian Minister of Health Melanie Huml (CSU) promised the hospitals further easing. At the request of the respective district governments, they can now reduce the reserve to 15 percent, as Huml said at an appointment on Wednesday (May 20) in Erlangen.
The Corona location in Nuremberg, meanwhile, there is more and more relaxation. Six Covid-19 patients are currently being ventilated in Nuremberg hospitals, 28 are being treated in normal wards. The Nuremberg Clinic sees itself well prepared for future cases. In the event of another wave, the hospital could quickly replenish its reserve, as clinic manager Jockwig assured. But it is also important to take good care of other patients now. Their state of health, so loud BR a fear of the doctors may have worsened in many cases during the corona lockdown.
Corona in Bavaria: doctor criticizes Söder statement in ARD talk show – “This is by no means under control”
Update from 9.20 a.m .: It also went on Wednesday evening Sandra Maischberger (ARD) on the subject corona. Among other guests were Werner Bartens, doctor and science journalist. Markus Söder was also added by video. “The virus is under control,” Maischberger quoted a statement by the Bavarian Prime Minister two weeks ago. Werner Bartens clearly contradicted: “That virus is by no means under control. We loosened up too much too soon. We can’t say at all whether it’s under control is “. Before the exit restriction came in March, there were around 1,000 infections in Germany, he recalled, “Now we have 600, 700, 800 new infections every day. (…) That means we cannot pretend that we have it under control “. He was skeptical: “We pretend that Corona has long been defeated and forgotten. Hopefully the virus knows that too. ”
Coronavirus in Bavaria: doctor speaks of “Gärtnerplatz-Schickeria, which means to stick to nothing”
The open-air swimming pools open in North Rhine-Westphalia, that’s what Bartens called amazement “I call it wild May, because now everything comes rushing.” In Germany you don’t have one Lockdown had, there was limitations. Germany could be proud of what they had accomplished in these six weeks, “we may tear everything down with it.” He further explained: “And that with the outdoor pools, when I found out, I thought they were crazy (…). That is a mess! ”He also reported how he perceived the situation in Munich. The beer gardens opened there – with strict requirements and rules. “But I ran around there on the way to the hairdresser and he said that this is the one Gärtnerplatz-Schickeriawho thinks she doesn’t stick to anything. They sit complacently in the sun, so to speak, complacently, and that is certainly all 45-year-olds who live in a shared apartment or live in a family, ”he ironically noted.
Corona virus in the Free State: loosened too quickly? Söder reacts to allegations
Maischberger also came up Hubert Aiwanger to speak. The Bavarian Minister of Economics tried to explain at a press conference how several friends can meet in a beer garden – and left Maischberger with ambiguity: “If you did not quite understand it, as I did in the case of the explanation, then ask that Staff, that will give you a good recommendation, ”explained Söder to.
Söder replied to Bartens’ allegations that the situation was loosened too quickly: “We now have a stable situation,” he explains in his sentence that the virus is under control. One can now understand infection chains well. That is the difference between now and in the beginning. At the beginning there were hardly any opportunities to follow the chains of infection. “It is always a consideration.”
It is crucial “how we manage a second wave, which will come one hundred percent, at least according to the assessment of all experts (…)”. One had to prepare wisely, he said in conclusion.
Corona virus in Bavaria: 46,084 people in the Free State tested positive
Update from May 21, 2:40 p.m .: In Bavaria are now 46,084 People positive for that Corona virus been tested. Died are so far 2353 Peoplewho were infected with the pathogen. This was announced by the State Office for Health and Food Safety in Erlangen on its homepage today (Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m.). The estimated number the Recovered lies by 40,750 People.
Corona virus in Bavaria: drastic effects of the measures on retail
Update from 10:27 a.m .: Due to the corona crisis, trips abroad are not possible. The DLRG expects a rush to bathing lakes in Bavaria during the Pentecost holidays – and warns of the dangers.*
Update from May 20, 9:13 a.m .: The measures to contain the Corona pandemic have also been clearly on the Bavarian in April retail trade impacted. The Bavarian State Statistical Office said: “In ‘food retail’, nominal sales grew by 13.5 percent (real: +10.0 percent). In ‘retail with non-food’, nominal sales decreased by 16.6 percent (real: -16.1 percent). The number of employees in the “retail trade in food” increased by 5.2 percent, in the “retail trade in non-food” it decreased by 2.5 percent. “Real sales indicate the price-adjusted value.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Aid program for freelance artists
Update from May 19, 8:20 p.m .: Freelance Artist in Bavaria as of Tuesday (May 19th) can now do that Corona utility the Bavarian State government take advantage of. The online application for emergency aid is ready, said Minister of Art Bernd Sibler (CSU) with. A total of 140 million euros are earmarked for the Livelihood secure by artists and Loss of fees to compensate.
The district governments would Applications edit and get a quick payment of the Emergency aid care, it says from the Ministry of Art. The aid program of the Free State had been welcomed by the cultural sector, but many had criticized the slow implementation. Overall, the Culture rescue umbrella in Bavaria 200 million euros. Loud Sibler the art and culture scene must be increasingly supported in the medium term.
Corona virus in Bavaria: is pandemic under control in Germany? Doctors warn urgently
Update from 8.05 p.m .: Germany gets the corona virus pandemic under control. Still, Covid-19 is far from defeated. Doctors are now urgently warning of this – and with a drastic choice of words.
Update from 7:25 p.m .: Could be the Bavarian Prime minister Markus Söder the next Chancellor candidate the Union? A party colleague from the CSU now spoke – and gave clear advice.
Corona virus in Bavaria: is the first border opening imminent? Interior ministers meet
Update from 5.15 p.m .: Czech Interior Minister Jan Hamacek met with the. On Tuesday (May 19) Bavarian Home Secretary Joachim Herrmann (CSU) on Border crossing Rozvadov Waidhaus met. It is the political goal of the government in PragueThe Social Democrat subsequently announced the prospect of ending personal checks on the border with Germany on June 15. At least between the Neighbore states then you become like before Corona crisis* can travel. The final decision is dependent on whether the pandemic as predicted, Hamacek said. After one had been cautiously optimistic video conference Prime Minister Andrej Babis also said with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Hamacek announced that the Controls more from May 26th Border crossings and should only take place on a random basis. That should Commuters help who already have a Exemption feature. The pandemic was not only a danger to the health of the population, but also a test of the common relations, the minister emphasized. “I am glad that we can always find solutions to all kinds of problems together,” he said. Czech Republic had a large one in mid-March Entry stop For Foreigners imposed.
Corona virus: New decisions on hotels and daycare centers in Bavaria – timetable for time after Pentecost
Update from 2.35 p.m .: After weeks of compulsory break, more and more children should be allowed back to kindergartens and crèches in Bavaria. From May 25th Emergency care gradually expanded. All preschool children can then go back, “They should be supported in the transition from kindergarten to school,” said the Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner at a press conference on Tuesday. Siblings of preschool children should also be admitted if they visit the same facility as their siblings. Large day care is reopened – a maximum of ten children are cared for. Forest kindergartens will also be opened again.
The cabinet also adopted a first post-Pentecost timetable on Tuesday. After the Pentecost holidays on June 15, children should be allowed to go back to kindergartens, which will have to go to school in the 2021/22 school year. The same applies to children who are about to go to kindergarten – they can then go back to the crèche. The following applies everywhere: Small and solid groups with permanent supervisors should continue to be formed.
Corona virus in Bavaria: loosening also in the sports sector
There is also good news in the sports sector. One could now go a little further, as head of state chancellor Florian Herrmann explained. The return of the Bundesliga succeeded. “It is crucial to adhere to the strict hygiene concept,” he said. Therefore, in the future also in the area of third division the operation will be possible again, the same applies to the DFB Cup and the Women’s Bundesliga. The basketball Bundesliga can also continue – with a mega event in Munich. As Herrmann explained, a “quarantine tournament” is taking place in the Munich Audi Dome. Ten teams will determine the basketball champion under these conditions. The tournament is scheduled to begin on the first weekend in June.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Relaxation also for hotels and tourism
After weeks of Corona forced breaks, tourist offers and facilities in Bavaria can reopen on May 30th just in time for the Pentecost vacation. These include hotels, amusement parks, cable cars, city tours and river and sea shipping. The Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles and the residences in Munich and Würzburg are due to reopen from June 2nd. The cabinet decided on this schedule in Munich on Tuesday.
Two hotspots in the Free State: Corona early warning system in Bavaria
There are 45,966 confirmed Corona cases in Bavaria, which is a 0.2 percent increase compared to the previous day, and there are 25 new deaths (+1.1 percent the previous day), health minister summarized Melanie Huml the key figures at the press conference together. The numbers are stable, but there are still Hot spots in the Free State: the district of Coburg (82.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) and the city of Straubing (54.4 cases). But the causes are very clear, for example in Coburg there were series tests in old people’s homes. If the infection chains are understandable, one can take local measures, such as a ban on visiting the old people’s home.
“The virus has not been defeated, so there will always be local outbreaks,” said Herrmann. The early detection of hotspots is very important in the current phase of the pandemic. That is why in Bavaria you will not only take a closer look at 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, but at 35 – an early warning system for the Free State.
At a press conference after a cabinet meeting, further easing was announced – for hotels, daycare centers and sports, among others.
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Corona: New relaxation for hotels and daycare centers in Bavaria – the Pk to read
Update from 2:11 p.m .: The basketball Bundesliga can start. What was particularly convincing about the basketball hygiene concept? The concept is convincing because it is practically a quarantine tournament, says Herrmann. All games are carried out at one venue. This concludes the press conference.
Update from 2:06 p.m .: What about Gyms, a journalist wants to know. “Of course, we will now take a close look at these industries,” said Aiwanger. So far, you just weren’t sure enough, everything has to be conceptualized. He believes that there will soon be a concept for this, he tries to give the industry hope.
Why are beer gardens only open until 8 p.m.? Aiwanger explains that operators are also happy if the working day with a mask only lasts ten instead of twelve. In addition, it was not certain whether everyone would still adhere to the regulations at a late hour. In the beginning they wanted to be careful. “The adjustment will come at some point,” said Aiwanger.
Update from 1:58 p.m .: “Can they all fill their rooms?” A journalist wants to know about the hotels. “Every room that can be rented can also be occupied,” explains Aiwanger.
Corona virus in the Free State: General admission freeze for retirement homes is lifted
Update from 1:42 p.m .: Now journalists can ask their questions. Herrmann explains that the Merkel-Macron proposal and the holiday vouchers suggested by Söder were not discussed today.
Update from 1:37 p.m .: The following applies to retirement homes: Stop recording will be canceled. “That should apply to May 25th,” said Health Minister Huml. This also applies to facilities for people with disabilities. “We will also issue recommendations for action,” she continues. The facilities themselves should also think about this.
Corona virus in Bavaria: Two hotsports in the Free State – reasons are clear
Update from 1:32 p.m .: Health Minister Melanie Huml is the last to act. There are 45,966 confirmed Corona cases in Bavaria, which is a 0.2 percent increase compared to the previous day, and there are 25 new deaths (+1.1 percent the previous day), Huml summarizes the most important figures.
Still there is Hot spots in Bavaria, as Huml explains: the district of Coburg (82.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) and the city of Straubing (54.4 cases). The causes are very clear, for example, in Coburg there were series tests in old people’s homes, in Straubing a corona outbreak in a slaughterhouse was the reason. If the chains of infection are clear, local measures can be taken, such as a ban on visiting the old people’s home.
Update from 1:27 p.m .: The demand for childcare during the summer holidays is likely to be higher, as parents often used overtime and vacation days to look after their children. They wanted to think about something for that too, but: educators also deserved their summer vacation. “Thank you very much for the commitment of the educators,” said Trautner.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Emergency care in kindergartens is expanded – these groups may return soon
Update from 1:23 p.m .: Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner’s turn. You are aware that families face very big challenges. childcare and reconciling work is not easy. Children also need other children, she explains. “That is why we want the families (…) to expand the Emergency care support”. From May 25, emergency care will be gradually expanded. All preschool children can then go back, “they should be supported in the transition from kindergarten to school”. Siblings of preschool children should also be admitted if they visit the same facility as their siblings. Large day care is reopened – a maximum of ten children are cared for. Forest kindergartens are also reopening.
Fixed groups with permanent caregivers must be formed. Children with symptoms of illness should absolutely stay at home, says Trautner.
Update from 1:17 p.m .: Now Aiwanger talks about the Emergency aid. Thousands of applications are processed every day. “There is land in sight”. Nevertheless, money is not paid out blindly, Aiwanger tells of a fraudster who has sneaked money in three federal states and “fell into the trap in Bavaria.”
Everyone hopes that there will be no second wave, “but nobody can rule it out,” said the Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs. “The more industries we are now bringing back (…) the better the mood among them and the less tax money we need”.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Aiwanger talks about opening up hotels in the Free State
Update from 1:13 p.m .: Hubert Aiwanger speaks after Florian Herrmann. Bavaria’s Minister of Economy first draws a conclusion after the opening of the trade, hairdressers and beer gardens. So far, there has been no increase Infection events. “Good concepts were presented everywhere,” Aiwanger continued. This way you can take the next big step, he directs to the opening of Hotel industry about. “Everything that includes tourist accommodation can open on May 30th,” he continues. More details will be tied down next week, such as river cruises or the like.
Update from 1:10 p.m.: “We want one Early warning system“Explains Herrmann further. Currently there is an upper limit of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, Bavaria already wants to take a close look at 35. With this step shape, one wanted to take targeted action against individual outbreaks.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Further relaxation in sport for the DFB Cup and the women’s soccer league
Update from 1:05 p.m.: You don’t want to start hectic actions and don’t trip, explains Herrmann. One of the topics today was the hotel industry Hubert Aiwanger express in a few minutes. “This area was launched,” it continues.
The area of Sports was discussed. You can now go a little step further. The return of the Bundesliga succeeded. “It is crucial to adhere to the strict hygiene concept,” says Herrmann. Therefore, in the future also in the area of third division the operation will be possible again, the same applies to the DFB Cup and the Women’s Bundesliga. The basketball Bundesliga can also go on. A “quarantine tournament” takes place in the Munich Audi Dome.
Update from 1:02 p.m .: The press conference begins. The head of the State Chancellery, Florian Herrmann (CSU), speaks first. “Our strategy was confirmed once again,” he explains, looking at the numbers. From yesterday to today there were 103 new infections, and the absolute numbers also show the effectiveness of the measures. 25 people died from yesterday to today.
Update from 12.15 p.m .: The Bavarian Cabinet is meeting again today. Topics include the basketball Bundesliga, the care situation for small children and the opening of the hotel industry. There will be a press conference at 1 p.m. You can follow the Pk here in the live stream and ticker.
Update from 9.48 a.m .: The holiday season is getting closer. Markus Söder brought vouchers for vacation in Germany into play due to the Corona crisis – a counterproductive suggestion. A comment.*
Update from 9:01 a.m .: Corona in Bavaria: Economy Minister Hubert Aiwanger proclaims May 18 as the “turning point in the corona crisis”. The reason? The opening of the beer gardens.*
Corona crisis in Bavaria: Cabinet meets again – press conference afterwards
Update from May 19, 8:05 a.m.: Today, Tuesday, the Bavarian Cabinet will again discuss the Corona crisis. The topic is also Basketball Bundesliga. The government speaks about the concept presented by the German League Association. Among other things, this sees a greatly shortened tournament mode at a central location in the “Audi Dome” in Munich and the participation of only ten instead of 17 teams. The meeting should also deal with the general development of infections, the opening of the Hotel industry as of May 30 as well as the care situation of small Children in Bavaria.
The head of the State Chancellery, Florian Herrmann (CSU), Minister of Economics Hubert Aiwanger (FW), Minister of Health Melanie Huml and Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner (both CSU) will provide information on the results of the meeting at one press conference at 13 o clock.
Corona in Bavaria: Söder and Co. advise on next easing – Greens complain about a failure
Update from May 18, 10:40 p.m .: Markus Söder’s government has so far received much praise for their Corona policy received – but the Greens now draw attention to a supposed omission: Bavaria continues to test far fewer people for the corona virus than would be possible.
That comes from the answer to one Request from the state parliament that the Munich Mercury* available. In the 20 days from April 21 to May 10 alone, the Free State left almost 200,000 tests unused. Specifically, would be loud Ministry of Health During this period, 371,800 tests were possible, 176,750 were carried out. Consequently 195,050 tests were dispensed with.
In addition to the state laboratories, the laboratory landscape in Germany is largely organized in a market economy, explains the ministry. In this area in particular, the maximum test capacity is currently not being used across Germany. One of the reasons for this is that the statutory health insurers do not bear the cost of tests without symptoms.
The Greens are calling for the capacities to be used anyway. “The staff in healthcare, schools, nursing homes and daycare centers should be tested bit by bit,” says Group leader Katharina Schulze the Mercury*. “If necessary, the state government must consider making an advance payment until there is a nationwide solution for financing the tests,” says Schulze’s colleague Maximilian Deisenhofer.
Corona in Bavaria: on the way to the next easing? Söder and Co. advise on hotels and an event
Update from 8.20pm: After easing is before easing – at least what is the agenda of the bavarian cabinet concerns: After the Bundesliga, the could because of the Corona epidemic suspended basketball Bundesliga to start playing again soon.
Prime Minister Markus Söder at a cabinet meeting – on Tuesday, the ministers and their boss discuss, among other things, the opening of Bavaria’s hotels.
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The ministerial team of Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) advises on Tuesday morning about the concept presented by the German league association, which among other things, a greatly shortened tournament mode at a central location in the “Audi Dome” in Munich and only allows 10 of the 17 teams to participate.
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In addition to the general development of infections, other topics of the meeting include Childcare situation for small children in the crisis in Bavaria and the Opening up the hotel industry to May 30th.
Corona virus in Bavaria: beer garden open again – first worries in the Bräustüberl Tegernsee
Update from 4.45 p.m .: Since today (May 18th) Beer gardens open again – and that Weather plays along: “With the opening of the beer gardens and outdoor dining, a great deal of normality is returning to Bavaria,” said Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voter), who – like some innkeepers – is well-meaning “Weather god” pleased and thanked restaurateurs and staff. “If the citizens still accept the offers now, the situation will soon normalize further, since the inns will also be opened from next Monday,” he said.
“For us as hosts, it is simply wonderful to be able to host guests again,” said Angela Inselkammer, President of the Bavarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga). Some things still take getting used to, such as placing the guests instead of looking for a free table. But everything went well, except for a few unteachable ones who came without a mouthguard.
The Bräustüberl Tegernsee also reopened on Monday. However, employees are already seeing problems dawning.
Update from 16:28: The Abitur takes place – even if the corona virus restricts life. Now theft in Bavaria is causing a sensation – it has an impact on all high school graduates.*
Coronavirus in Bavaria: 45,863 people tested positive
Update from 3:08 p.m .: In Bavaria, 45,863 people have now tested positive for the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus. 2306 people died who were infected with the pathogen. This was announced by the State Office for Health and Food Safety in Erlangen on Monday (at 10 a.m.) on its website. The estimated number of people recovered was 40,260.
Update from 2:37 p.m.: With the opening of beer gardens, counter areas and taverns, Bavaria is returning to normal Corona times back. “I was in a beer garden, which was already open at half past ten. The first guests sat there and had a cappuccino, ”said the managing director of the Dehoga industry association, Thomas Geppert, in Munich. Since Monday innkeepers in Bavaria have been allowed to take care of their guests again in the open air. The interiors are also to follow in a week. However, apply limitationsto prevent infection. In particular, the distance of 1.50 meters to other groups must be maintained.
You can tell that staff and innkeepers were looking forward to the guests, said Geppert. At the same time, the space capacity is due to the Distance regulations massively restricted. “The decisive question will be how economical operation is possible there.” Geppert assumes that around 40 to 50 percent of the tables will be omitted – depending on the local conditions, however, the numbers could differ. Not all hosts reopened on Monday. Some also waited, said Geppert. How many would do this is not known.
Beer gardens have been allowed to open again since May 18. The first guests enjoy the sun with beer and food in a beer garden on Lake Staffelsee.
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Coronavirus: Bavaria changes quarantine rules for travelers
Update from 1:17 p.m .: As announced, Bavaria has the Quarantine rules changed for travelers. Anyone who comes to the Free State from EU and Schengen countries as well as from Great Britain has not had to go into domestic quarantine since the weekend, as a spokesman for the Ministry of Health declared in Munich on Monday. “Bavaria has changed its regulation in accordance with the federal-state agreements.” To date, people who came to Bavaria from a neighboring European country had had to quarantine for 14 days. This should curb the spread of the corona pandemic.
The gastronomy in Germany is reopening step by step. Hygiene rules apply – but an expert from the Hygiene Institute Berlin has now sharply criticized them.
Coronavirus: CSU supports SPD projects to support families
Update from 12.58 p.m.: The CSU also supports the plan to provide families with longer and stronger support in the Corona crisis. According to the CDU chairman Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer also advocated on Monday CSU boss Markus Söder the project promoted by the SPD to extend the right to continued payment of wages. He was in favor, said Söder on Monday, according to participants in a CSU boardroom.
Those who are unable to work in the Corona crisis because of looking after small children have so far received 67 percent of their net income for six weeks. Social Minister Hubertus Heil and Family Minister Franziska Giffey (both SPD), as well as SPD leader Saskia Esken, had previously campaigned for a follow-up regulation.
Corona in Bavaria: Holidays in Europe? Söder contradicts Maas: “I don’t think …”
Update from 10.45 a.m .: Given the Corona crisis this year the CSU proposes financial support for vacation in Germany. Financial incentives in the summer months could “bring some relief to the industry, but also bring joy to the people,” said Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder on Monday in front of a video session of the CSU board in Munich. Vacation vouchers or tax deductibility are conceivable – it is relatively open, said the CSU boss. Söder pleaded for funding “especially for those who don’t have that much money and can’t afford it”. And many people could not afford much.
He was skeptical about what Vacation opportunities in neighboring European countries – this sets it apart from Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD). Söder described himself as reserved: “I do not think like Heiko Maas that it is so easy that we can already make plans today that we will be back in Italy or Spain or France in a month,” said Söder. “None of these countries has announced this at the moment. In this respect, we should not rush forward. ”One continues to move on very thin ice.
Maas wanted to be popular with his colleagues from Monday noon Vacation countries of the Germans advise how the travel restrictions due to the corona pandemic can be relaxed gradually. Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Slovenia, Cyprus and Bulgaria are invited to the video conference.
Corona virus in Bavaria: Söder, Seehofer and Herrmann visit border crossing in Freilassing
Update from 10.41 a.m .: Are corona infected people contagious before they even notice anything? A study of the first cases at Webasto in Starnberg shows how quickly the virus can be caught – with a sobering conclusion. *
Update from May 18, 8:08 a.m .: Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer today, at 2.30 p.m., together with Prime Minister Markus Söder and Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann, is getting an idea of the current situation at the border crossing in Freilassing. In the direct border area in particular, the anti-pandemic controls that had been in place for weeks had made people very angry. Commuters and entrepreneurs face severe disabilities and waiting times, even if more border crossings have been opened again recently.
Corona virus in Bavaria: Straubing-Bogen district and Straubing city tear upper limit
Update from May 17th, 4.15pm: The district Straubing arch and the City of Straubing tear in the corona epidemic the upper limit out of 50 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days. Still the easing would have to not be withdrawn, the district announced on Sunday with reference to a message from the Ministry of Health. It literally states: “Further measures on a broad population level in the district and city district seem to be in the current situation not required. ”If the number of infections increases in the next few days and weeks,“ the measures must be adjusted accordingly ”. The ministry therefore approved the arrangements made in the case.
Actually, the federal government around Chancellor Angela Merkel (CSU) introduced the upper limit in order to sharpen the existing easing once again.
Corona: Söder announces stricter rules for the Bundesliga
Update, 1:32 p.m .: Bavaria Prime minister Markus Söder (CSU) has restarted the Football Bundesliga rated as a success. “The bottom line is that experiment succeeded, ”said Söder on Sunday in the TV show “Double pass” from Sport1. Germany had come through the Corona crisis much better than other countries. “Now we are again sending out a signal for how we can do it,” said Söder. The Bundesliga is the first major league to play again. The Bundesliga had prepared the “big experiment” very well, Söder praised. And the Restart was “much better than expected”.
After Bundesliga restart: Bavaria’s Prime Minister Söder praises “successful experiment”
Söder gave the Germans a suggestion Football league on the way: For the jubilation should be improved, the players could focus more on the Body contacts be careful in these situations.
“The league is still resharpenI’m pretty sure of that, ”said Söder. “Football has an extreme role model function in every respect.” Basically, the experiment with ghost games is a probation every week, as framework conditions can also change.
Update from May 17, 9:50 a.m .: On Monday (May 18th) also enter Bavaria new ones again Easing the Corona measures in force. Prime minister Söder and his cabinet had chosen a more cautious approach than others due to the high number of infected people in Bavaria Federal states decided. That is why there are some loosenings that apply elsewhere in the free State only now – and also significantly slower.
Corona measures in the Free State: Breathe a sigh of relief on Monday
The largest Relief should the gastronomy feel. After ten weeks, the restaurants and Restaurants now finally open again for guests instead of only offering pick-up and delivery services as before. However, in the coming week, only the cast of the Outside catering allowed – and only until 8 p.m. People from two households may sit together at the table. For all others, a minimum distance of 1.5 meters must be observed. A Mask requirement is not required for guests, however, each guest must provide their personal details and telephone numbers in order to be able to do so later Chains of infection to be able to understand.
A cult brewery from Munich has now surprised: It allows its businesses*.
Schools in the Free State: How to deal with Corona
Also on the schools something changes. From Monday, first, fifth, and sixth graders in Bavaria can go back to Classroom. At business schools also middle school students, depending on the school. The timetables are reduced to the core subjects, the learning groups are reduced. At times, the children continue to work from home.
Corona in Bavaria: These industries still have to be patient
Daycare centers, Hotel industry and other cultural companies such as theaters, cinemas etc. must continue to be patient. Before Pentecost, there are no major changes for them. Even the complete one Border openings will be delayed until mid-June.
At least that Cultural workers to support in the Free State, Söder had an additional one last week Rescue package announced by 90 million euros.
Update from 10:12 p.m .: It was demonstrated in several Bavarian cities today. Most of the demonstrations were peaceful. It only happened in Munich individual riots.
Update from 2.38 p.m .: In Bavaria are now 45,665 people positive on the Corona virus Sars-CoV-2 has been tested. Died are 2288 People who were infected with the pathogen. This was announced by the State Office for Health and Food Safety in Erlangen on Saturday (as of 10:00 a.m.) on its website. The estimated number of Recovered was included 39 880 People.
Corona demos in Bavaria: major protest planned in Munich
Update from 2:07 p.m.: Demonstrations against the Corona measures are taking place throughout the Free State. All information about the rallies in Munich can be found in our Ticker for the state capital*, All information about the events in the rest of the Free State, including in Nuremberg, can be found in our ticker for Bavaria.
Update from 12.50 p.m.: Bavaria rejects the plans of the Federal Ministry of Finance for one Billions of shields for those because of the Corona crisis municipalities in need. The proposal provides for half of the countries to participate in the financing. “Federal Minister Scholz will in no way take part in Bavaria’s proposals,” said Finance Minister Albert Füracker (CSU) on Saturday at the German Press Agency in Munich. “If the federal government wants to help the local authorities, it is welcome to do so – but a compulsory obligation of the federal states according to the federal rules without consultation is an outrage.”
Federal aid is desirable, “but only if there is clear coordination with the federal states and no link to the repayment of old debts”. Bavaria is firmly on the side of its municipalities and will help them in the crisis. “We prefer payment of two billion euros to the municipalities from the municipal financial equalization to help quickly and effectively,” said Füracker.
Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz wants to support the municipalities with almost 57 billion euros, as can be seen from a corner paper of his house, about which the Rheinische Post and the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ) reported that dpa is also available. It provides acute emergency aid, which is intended to compensate for the breakdown of trade tax revenue, and an old debt aid for highly indebted cities and municipalities – each half financed by the federal states For trackers: “We cannot make repayments of old debts from municipalities across Germany with Bavarian tax money. Countries that have been responsible and sound for years have been punished. ”
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Three counties exceed the upper limit
Update from 11.30 a.m.: Four counties currently exceed the Upper limit out of 50 infected per 100,000 inhabitants within the last seven days – three of them are in Bavaria. There are 56.5 new cases in Straubing Stadt, 55.2 in the Coburg district, and the Straubing-Bogen district follows with 54.6 cases. There are even 57.7 new cases in the Coesfeld district in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Corona virus in Bavaria: important rule should be relaxed soon – recently this seemed impossible
Update from May 16, 11 a.m .: With the relaxation of the Corona measures, the season also begins at Bavaria’s mountain huts. Hut owners are relieved – and prepare for a rush by far. *
Update from May 15, 8:19 p.m .: The because
corona Quarantine rules for returnees and travelers from EU and Schengen countries as well as from Great Britain to Bavaria are to be relaxed soon. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said on Friday evening that those who come from the countries mentioned will no longer have to be quarantined at home. Bavaria will change its regulation promptly. Exactly when exactly remained unclear.
Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) said on Wednesday that Bavaria would not change the quarantine rules for the time being. The regulation is valid until Sunday (May 17) and, according to Herrmann, should actually be extended for the duration of the border controls.
Update from 3:41 p.m.: In Bavaria, 45,532 people are now positive for the corona virus SARS-CoV-2 been tested. 2,277 people died who were infected with the pathogen. This was announced by the State Office for Health and Food Safety in Erlangen on Friday (at 10 a.m.) on its website. The estimated number of people recovered was 39,510.
Corona in Bavaria – Söder warns: “We must not make the same mistake as …”
First registration from May 15, 3:01 p.m .: At the weekend are again in the Free State Demonstrations on – against Corona measures. Distance rules were sometimes disregarded and no mouth protection was worn. Now the police presence is strengthened, like interior ministers Joachim Herrmann announced. “On Saturday alone, we will use all of the available deployment trains of the Bavarian Riot Police for the expected assembly situation and for monitoring infection control measures.”
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Corona virus in Bavaria – Before another demonstration: Prime Minister Söder with an appeal
Prime Minister too Markus Söder expressed itself – and appealed to clearly distance itself from conspiracy theorists and extremists in demonstrations against the corona measures. Criticism is, of course, all right, as the CSU chief explained to journalists in Berlin on Friday. However, the AfD and other groups tried to capture understandable questions from the citizens. That is why politics must also be clear to one another Conspiracy theorists position: “We cannot make the same mistake as we did with Pegida at the beginning.”
During the Refugee crisis In 2015 it was said that more understanding was needed, said Söder. Then it turned out who the spokesmen were, he said, referring to the Islam and xenophobic Pegida movement. Even today, people who have understandable questions should not allow themselves to be abused by the controlled protests with their hate speech. Posters with the inscription “Merkel has to go” bear the clear handwriting of the AfD and other legal groups.
Corona virus in the Free State – Söder with clear words: “Should clearly not stumble this lead”
Söder warned again of hasty steps in the Easing of the corona measures and stood behind the cautious course of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Germany has been very good at that so far Corona crisis came. “We should clearly not stumble this lead,” said Bavaria’s Prime Minister on Friday (May 15) in a video interview with the picture. The next few weeks will be decisive for whether you experience a relapse that will have more dramatic effects than delayed opening measures.
Bavaria: Söder advocates series tests in the corona crisis
Söder spoke in favor of the further significant expansion of the test capacities. It must Series tests especially with staff in the medical and nursing sector, but also in shared accommodation in the migration or economic sector. At the same time, timelines should be defined in which anti-corona measures would be evaluated. That is why there will be no early contact of the Prime Ministers with Merkel next week, but only after Pentecost in order to have valid figures. On vacation! Bavaria wants to overturn the quarantine rule – which one Read when to unlock countries here. *
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