Coronavirus Bayern: Fix! Events with more than 1000 people prohibited – cultural activities concerned

• The Corona virus* continues to spread.
• Many major events in Bavaria are now threatened with cancellation.
• An overview.

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March 13 update: The corona virus is increasingly influencing public life in Bavaria. Events with more than 1000 people were prohibited, schools in the Free State will be closed until April 20. The city of Nuremberg is taking additional measures.

Events are prohibited from 100 participants. “This applies to events in closed rooms as well as those outdoors, for cultural as well as for sporting events and meetings. These measures are used to keep the spread of the corona virus as low as possible, ”says the city’s website.

Corona virus in Bavaria: election of the Franconian wine queen takes place

Update from March 12, 1.45 p.m .: Choosing the new one Franconian Wine queen takes place as planned on 20th March instead of in front of a smaller audience. Because of the spread of the Corona virus the number of guests and jury members will be limited to 150 people, said the Franconian Wine Association.

In the past few years there have been more than one at each of the traditional events 600 Guests loaded. At this year’s choice in Wurzburg additional safety and hygiene measures would apply. The course of the election takes place in the usual way.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Numerous events prohibited – services also affected

Update from March 12, 12.45 p.m .: The state synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which was to take place in Bayreuth from March 22 to 26, was also held because of the Corona virus postponed. “With this decision we are participating in the general Prevention efforts against the further spread of the corona virus, ”said Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm. There is no new date for the conference.

Also Services are said to be the responsibility of the regional church council until further notice. This applies, for example, to the establishment of Pastors in their office, the introduction of deans and initiations. Especially then people from all regions would come Bavaria together. That increase that risk, the Corona virus* spread further.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Events with more than 1000 people prohibited – organizers in concern

Update from March 12, 10.30 a.m .: Cancellation of concerts, theatrical performances and other dates to curb the Coronavirus epidemic becomes a question of survival for many cultural companies. If the crisis persists, many organizers could Problems to get.

In Munich, the Munich Association turned Cultural organizer (VDMK) to Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD). “By banning events with over 1000 visitors, planned sales break down,” says the open letter. The uncertainty is just as bad Visitors and Artistswho are unsure which events are still allowed to take place. The association therefore called for precise regulations, such as whether there were events with 500 to 1000 Visitors Restrictions exist.

All over Bavaria are Events with more than 1000 visitors prohibited until April 19.

Corona virus in Bavaria: Ceremonial acts in Dachau and Flossenbürg canceled

Update from 5:19 p.m .: The ceremonial acts on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the former Dachau and Flossenbürg concentration camps are due to the spread of the novel Corona virus called off. All participants regretted the decision, said the director of the Bavarian Memorial Foundation, Karl Freller, on Wednesday.

More than 1000 guests from all over the world had planned to attend the events on April 26th in Flossenbürg and on May 3rd in Dachau get. “The safety and health of the very elderly former prisoners and liberators and their relatives are paramount,” stressed Freller. The foundation is now looking for a solution in order to be able to adequately honor the anniversaries of the liberation.

Coronavirus: Confirmed: Augsburg cancels Plärrer

Update from 3:51 p.m.: Because of the new type of corona virus, the city of Augsburg has the largest festival in Swabia, the Blaring, called off. This was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the city on Wednesday.

Update from March 11, 9.45 a.m .: On Tuesday (March 10th) the Free State of Bavaria decided Events with more than 1000 people until April 19. During the period there were also numerous concerts in Nuremberg (see list below in the article). The ARENA NÜRNBERGER insurance has now commented on it. The responsible persons write on their homepage that the following events cannot therefore take place on the scheduled date: Andrea Berg (March 14), The three ??? (March 21), James Blunt (April 4), Santiano (April 8) and the international ice hockey game (April 16).

It goes on to say: “The planned ice hockey games of Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers (March 11) and the handball games of HC Erlangen (March 26 and April 12) are also affected by the ban on events. The DEL has ended the season and there are no more playoffs. A decision by HBLHow the ban will be dealt with is still pending. ”There is feverish work on possible alternative dates for the concerts.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Theaters, concert halls and opera houses closed until April 19

Update from 1.33pm: Due to the spread of the new corona virus, the Free State of Bavaria will close all state theaters, concert halls and opera houses from this Wednesday (March 11) to April 19. Prime Minister said Markus Söder (CSU) after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday in Munich.

The popular Nuremberg music festival “Rock in the park” according to the current status, despite the increasing cancellation of events due to the new corona virus. The twin festival “Rock am Ring” has not yet been canceled, a spokeswoman for the organizers said on Tuesday. “We are of course closely monitoring the situation and following the instructions from the health authorities,” she said. The health of artists, fans and employees has top priority and always comes first in all considerations.

Coronavirus: Free State of Bavaria bans events until April 19

Update from 1:18 p.m .: Because of the spread of the Corona virus The Free State of Bavaria initially prohibits events with more than 1000 people until April 19 inclusive. The Ministry of Health was commissioned to prohibit such large events until the end of the Easter vacation, the State Chancellery said after the cabinet meeting in Munich on Tuesday. Prime minister Markus Söder (CSU) emphasized that this also applies to all major sporting events. For events with 500 to 1000 people, the authorities should have one Risk assessment make. “Better to cancel in case of doubt,” said Söder.

Coronavirus in Bavaria: Free State prohibits events with more than 1000 people

Update from 12.46 p.m .: Because of the spread of the novel corona virus, the Free State of Bavaria prohibits events with more than 1,000 people. For events with 500 to 1000 people, the state government recommends the cancellation, after consultation with the authorities, as the German Press Agency learned from government circles on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Further information follows.

Corona virus in Bavaria: are major events threatening to be canceled?

First report from March 10, 10.45 a.m.

The Corona virus continues to dominate the headlines. There are already hundreds of people in Germany who have been infected with it. In Bavaria dozens of schools were closed. Because of the spread of the novel corona virus, the Bavarian government Now ban events with more than 1000 guests until Good Friday.

Corona virus in Bavaria: major events threaten cancellation

According to the participants, the coalition committee had agreed on this step on Monday (March 9). On Tuesday he should go through the cabinet be decided. It would also be affected Football, basketball or ice hockey games in the federal leagues or the Champions League. It would be possible for the matches to be held without an audience.

On March 31st, the German national team in Nuremberg in Italy. However, the city of Nuremberg is concerned about the corona virus, a cancellation would be possible – just like for other major events. Here you will find an overview of the largest events in Bavaria.

Corona virus in Bavaria: These major events could be canceled

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