The Corona rules in Bavaria have hardly changed in the past few weeks. But there has now been a relaxation in local public transport. What now applies to buses and trains.
Currently there is in Bayern hardly any restrictions due to the corona pandemic. Only in local public transport is there still a mask requirement. But this too has now been relaxed. Despite increasing Corona numbers Since the beginning of July, there has been no obligation to wear an FFP2 mask on Bavaria’s buses and trains in local transport. The cabinet has extended the current Corona regulation by a further four weeks, but a medical mask is now sufficient to fulfill the mask requirement. As the railway writes on its homepage, the mask requirement is randomly checked. Further Corona rules There is currently no public transport in Bavaria.
“After more than two years of the corona pandemic, it is important that we keep examining our regulations and adapting them to the new circumstances,” said Health Minister Klaus Holetschek (CSU). German press agency in Munich. Under the current conditions and during the hot summer months, it is proportionate to adjust the mask requirement so that everyone can decide for themselves between an FFP2 mask and a medical mask. Holetschek continues to recommend FFP2 masks in places where many people come together in a small space.
Corona: Deutsche Bahn recommendation
In addition to wearing a mask, Deutsche Bahn recommends keeping your distance from fellow passengers and staff on the train. In the travel centers and at the information points, Plexiglas panes have been integrated to protect against the pandemic. In addition, ticket checks on the train are contactless and visible.
Karl Lauterbach criticizes the easing of the mask requirement in public transport
Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach has criticized the decision of the Bavarian cabinet. On Twitter, the SPD politician described the easing of the mask requirement in public transport as a “clear mistake”. Relaxing into a wave seems illogical and discredits the call for more measures by the federal government.
Conference of Health Ministers calls for amended Infection Protection Act
As in previous years, the next corona wave is expected this fall. That is why the conference of health ministers is calling for a revised infection protection law with extensive state powers from the federal government before the summer break. In addition to basic measures such as a possible mask requirement and distance rules indoors, the health ministers also demand the possibility of compulsory testing. In the event of an unfavorable development of the corona pandemic, access restrictions should also be enacted and upper limits for persons set. (with dpa)
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