In Germany, a mask requirement applies from Monday in all German federal states, albeit to different extents. A survey shows how the Germans deal with it.
Update, April 28, 6:40 a.m .: Two thirds of the Germans want to be in almost everyone since Monday Federal states applicable Protective mask requirement stop in shops and in public transport. This was the result of a survey by the polling institute YouGov. 67 percent of respondents indicated that they want to fully abide by the rules covering mouth and nose to prevent this Corona virus to protect.
15 percent want to do this only partially, four percent want it Mask requirement boycott. Another 7 percent stated that they had no way of complying with the obligation – perhaps because they could not buy a mask or make it themselves. However, a simple cloth or scarf is sufficient as protection.
Saxony had it Mask requirement First introduced, almost all countries followed suit on Monday, followed by Schleswig-Holstein on Wednesday. The rules are in the individual Federal states different, but affect almost everywhere public Local transport and the shopping in Shops. Violations are punishable by fines in some countries – elsewhere only social pressure is used.
Mask requirement: Scandalous “corona party” at AKK appointment – world medical chief stunned by German rules
Update from 6:28 p.m .: After strong criticism of a press appointment by Federal Minister of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer the ministry apologized via Twitter: “Unfortunately, not everyone in Leipzig followed the rules today. We very much regret that and also check our own organization, ”it said on Monday afternoon.
It’s best by far! Unfortunately, not everyone followed the rules in Leipzig today. We regret this very much and also check our own organization. Probably still needs to be practiced properly by all of us. #This can be done better pic.twitter.com/MMoLwSDFSJ
– Ministry of Defense (@BMVg_Bundeswehr) April 27, 2020
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In the morning, numerous journalists, Bundeswehr soldiers and employees of the Ministry close side by side. Among other things, too AKK self-criticized, the none Protective mask wore although the reason for the date of arrival of a protective mask delivery China was. The ministry admitted on Twitter that the right behavior must still be practiced correctly for everyone.
Corona: experts criticize mask requirement for primary school children – “definitely not feasible”
Update, 4:34 p.m.: “Definitely not feasible” is a mask requirement for children of kindergarten and younger primary school age Experts from the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. On the other hand, it makes sense if younger children wear masks in public spaces and when accompanied by their parents.
Coronavirus – child with mask – experts think about rules
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The experts consider further points to be important:
- Infants should not wear masks to avoid sudden infant death
- The rules must also be implementable in summer temperatures
- Masks must be made of permeable material – otherwise you will “inevitably breathe past”
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10 million protective masks: Bundeswehr brings supplies
Update from April 27, 12.20 p.m.: The Antonov An-225 is the largest cargo plane in the world. On behalf of the German Armed Forces, the machine transported 10 million protective masks from China to Germany on Monday. They are part of a delivery of a total of 25 million pieces. Whether the masks are functional is checked with random samples before departure and later in Germany.
Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (CDU) – without a face mask – was waiting for the landing of the Antonov 225 at Leipzig / Halle Airport. Numerous press representatives were also invited to this event.
The minister, employees, members of the German armed forces, reporters and cameramen jostled. Hardly anyone had thought of mouth-nose protection. Distance rules were probably completely forgotten when looking at the “imposing appearance”. On Twitter, this caused ridicule:
“In Leipzig ne Antonov is unloaded full of masks by people who mostly do NOT wear masks. #AKK even without a mask. How dumb can someone be? #Mask requirement “, twitter a user.
The @akk enters the Antonov without a mask. Thereupon dozens of reporters storm the plane, all close to you, half without masks and then AKK make a statement in the middle of the crowd.
Role model? Nothing.# COVID19 pic.twitter.com/9neiqjIJ0t
– Ali Utlu ️ (@AliCologne) April 27, 2020
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Another criticizes the distance-free appearance of AKK as a PR show. Make rough comparisons about closeness with spouses and their love life. And writes: “What a signal to all those to whom contact rules are imposed ”.
Imposing appearance – The
Antonov An-225 is the largest #Freight plane of the world. in the
Order of the #Armed forces Has
them today 10,000,000
Protective masks. In front of Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer @akk has just landed in Leipzig.#FuerEuchGemeinsamStark pic.twitter.com/hUTDghfp2d– Ministry of Defense (@BMVg_Bundeswehr) April 27, 2020
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Scheuer also wants to wear a mask on ICE and IC trains
Update from April 27, 11:31 a.m.: Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer advocates a protective mask requirement for rail travelers. In his opinion, a mask requirement should apply to ICE and IC trains. From Scheuer’s point of view, it would be a “system break” to do it differently in long-distance transport, as he said. It is important that the rules in rail traffic in Italy and France do not apply differently than in Germany, said Scheuer.
China of all people expects praise in the Corona crisis – and is therefore pursuing tangible plans commented Merkur editor-in-chief Georg Anastasiadis.
Mask requirement in Germany – World Medical President Montgomery accuses government of failure
Update from April 27, 9.48 a.m.: World Medical President Frank Ulrich Montgomery calls on the government to provide citizens in Germany with FFP2 medical protective masks.
Montgomery poses in an interview with the Deutschlandfunk (DLF) failure on Monday before the federal government. The policy had not made it early enough FFP2 masks to procure, he criticizes.
“Some rag in front of your face” even holds Montgomery dangerous. Viruses could accumulate there and lead to an infection due to improper removal and installation. He refers to the information provided by the Robert Koch Institute. In addition, a scarf or a scarf does not stop viruses.
Frank Ulrich Montgomery harshly criticizes the mask requirement in Germany.
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Montgomery emphasizes that he would generally find a mask requirement with a working mask reasonable. “But I think a legal obligation for non-functioning masks is a certificate of poverty from a state,” says the world medical president in the Dlf-Interview.
Meanwhile, an Antonov with millions of protective masks from China has landed at Leipzig Halle Airport. Around 25 million protective masks are to be flown to Germany with the help of the Bundeswehr.
We are expecting the arrival of the #Antonov # AN225 at the #LEJ #Airport. Important❗️If you are on site, please adhere to the applicable contact restrictions and hygiene rules. Thanks a lot.
– LeipzigHalle Airport (@LEJ_Airport) April 27, 2020
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Debate about corona mask requirement is emerging
Update from April 26, 5.45 p.m .: While all federal states of Germany are for one Mask requirement decided a new one sprouts debate on. Do I have to wear nose and mouth protection when visiting a doctor? A first federal state is considering the introduction. This could be a problem especially for people with previous diseases of the respiratory tract.
Update from April 25, 8:28 p.m .: Officially, the new mouthguard obligation only in shops and public transport. But basically every employer has its employees When working in closed rooms, stop wearing appropriate masks. This emphasizes Dr. Join Schramm from TÜV Rheinland Image online: “They say that very clearly new BMAS occupational safety standards. Where the minimum distance of 1.50 meters or no partition is possible, the Mouth-nose covering a must will.”
According to lawyer Dr. Knut Seidel from “Warning until termination” everything is possible: “Because the employer is obliged to do this solely because of his duty of care.”
Kindergartens or daycare centers are likely to be a major exception. “The Use of mouth-nose cover for children is not feasible like this. Children would probably not use them properly. The risk might even increase, “warns Schramm. For example, when the little ones are constantly tugging at the actual protection and thus distributing the droplets even further.
Schramm continues: “Educators could wear the mouth-nose cover to protect others. But the decision is ultimately the responsibility of the institution or the staff. “When visiting the hairdresser, the calculation is simple:”Protection is mandatory for hairdressers and their customers. The covering of the mouth and nose serves to protect the other. That means it only makes sense if both the customer and the employee wear it. “
Coronavirus: Mouth protection is mandatory in all federal states
First report from April 25, 4:09 p.m .:
Berlin – Some countries have already taken the measure, others now want to follow suit: everyone federal state in Germany has now become one Mouth protection obligation decided, albeit to different extents. It starts in most countries Mask protection obligation however from April 27th and with similar regulations.
Corona virus: Duty of mouth protection in Germany – eleven million masks ordered from China scrap
But the steadily increasing demand for Protective masks* because of the Corona virus* Has also made it difficult for Germany to increase its mask supply in its own country. Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer therefore personally took care of the delivery of eight million masks that found their way from China to Germany in early April. Then the CSU politician announced another mask replenishment, the procurement of which was commissioned by a company from Passau.
As his ministry announced, Scheuer knew the company from the constituency. About it reports mirror. Even the coveted FFP2 masks so the politician expected.
Federal Transport Minister Scheuer visits logistics company Rhenus
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Corona face mask: The company in Scheuer’s constituency of all countries disappointed him
The company, which actually trades in sports clothing, belongs to a Chinese owner. He knows “a lot of medical producers in Asia”, the magazine quotes the managing director of the company. The first delivery from China from the beginning of April was still completely in order. However, according to new information, many are also ordered FFP2 masks has not yet arrived like that mirror want to have experienced now.
According to the information were regarding the current Corona crisis* 30 million units planned for Germany. But delivery shouldn’t happen.
Corona virus in Germany: Scheuer commissions company to procure FFP2 masks – “all junk”
“There we saw eleven million masks, they were all junk,” continued the managing director. The reason: the filters were bad, the tapes were torn After all, he learned mistakes, so he now oversees production in China.
He also had part of the Masks* – albeit delayed – already delivered. For Scheuer, who had previously raved about his project in the local press, this should still be a bitter setback. Especially since it is not his first …
Bavaria also introduced the obligation to wear a mask – Markus Söder is now commenting on further easing. At the same time, the CSU boss gives an insight into the road map for business and the catalog of fines for violations of the regulation on mouth protection.
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