Suspected cases, cancellations, school closings: We will keep you up to date in our news ticker on the Coronavirus in Munich.
- The number of with the Corona virus infected people also rises in Munich further on.
- Mobile test centers are now available for suspected cases, numerous events are meanwhile canceled.
- A far-reaching decision was made for the Munich schools. All information in News ticker.
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Update March 12, 9:56 p.m .: The Corona virus reaches further and with a view Events a new guideline is underway.
Chancellor Angela Merkel
said after a crisis meeting that all “unnecessary events” should be avoided – regardless of the number of people. So far, however, this is only a guideline.
Corona virus in Munich Harry Klein and Rote Sonne are closed for the time being
Nevertheless, another restriction is looming at the city level. The first cities are already beginning to ban events for over 100 people. For example, the Upper Swabian city of Ravensburg near Lake Constance. This regulation could soon be in Munich be decided.
This is indicated by a message from the Munich club “Harry Klein”. The discotheque wrote on Facebook on Thursday evening: “As we have just learned from the district administration department of the city of Munich, events for 100 or more people are now prohibited.”
Although the “Harry Klein” was not affected by the law on restaurants, it was decided to “keep the club closed until further notice.” We sincerely hope that this will help to spread the COVID-19 To slow down the virus, ”it continues.
The “Rote Sonne” scene club also closes its doors. Also on Thursday, the discotheque wrote via Facebook: “With a heavy heart, we decided to keep our doors closed from tomorrow until further notice.”
Coronavirus in Munich: Over a hundred schools in the Free State have already closed – associations are alarmed
Update March 12, 8:44 p.m .: 22 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Munich on Thursday. This is announced by the city of Munich. A total of 110 people are infected in the state capital.
In #Munich 22 new ones were released on Thursday, March 12th (at 1 p.m.) #Corona virusCases confirmed. A total of 110 infections are currently registered in the state capital.
Current information at https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l– City of Munich (@StadtMuenchen) March 12, 2020
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Update March 12, 2:45 p.m .: All over Bavaria now have over 100 schools completely closed. Also in Munich classes are dropping in more and more schools. Almost all school types in the Free State are affected by the closures.
Coronavirus in Munich: no high school diploma due to epidemic? The students demand that
1.00 p.m .: Looking ahead Abitur exams and the increasing School closings because of the novel corona virus several associations have requested a meeting with the Ministry of Culture. The aim is a fair implementation of the Abitur with simultaneous containment of the virus, announced among others Philologists’ Association, Directors’ Association, State Parents’ Representation in Bavaria on Thursday in Munich. The High school exams are scheduled for April 30th kick off.
Joshua Grasmüller, spokesman for the state schools for high schools and himself a high school graduate, said: “Because of the Corona epidemic have no disadvantages compared to other classes. “The chairman of the director’s association, Walter Baier, explained: “What schools need now are uniform and clear guidelines.”
Corovavirus in Munich: Local associations decide on more help for senior citizens
Update from March 12, 10.30 a.m .:She wants on Friday Minister of Social Affairs Carolina Trautner (CSU) the Charities and municipal umbrella organizations to meet. The topic: the coronavirus epidemic. The main focus is on older people who are classified as particularly at risk. She takes the concerns and fears of the people of Bavaria very seriously, said Trautner. “For me, this applies in particular to older people in our country. That is why we now have to take care of our senior citizens. ”
Bavaria has a well-developed network of facilities such as multi-generation houses and civic neighborhood help. The Arbeitswohlfahrt (AWO) in Bavaria had more help for because of the corona virus single seniors in Bavaria required.
The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon in Ministry in Munich take place, said a spokesman on Thursday. According to the information, the leaders of the municipal, city, district and district day, the Bavarian Red Cross, the Workers’ welfare (AWO), of Caritas and Diakonie.
Coronavirus in Munich: cultural organizers fear for existence
6:21 pm: A security guard at Munich Airport was positive for the corona virus* tested. The government of Upper Bavaria confirms this on request.
6.03pm: The cancellation of Concerts, Theatrical performances and other dates to contain the Coronavirus epidemic becomes a question of survival for many cultural companies. If this crisis persists, many fear for its existence, according to a letter from the Association of Munich Cultural Organizers (VDMK) on Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD). The result would be a massive clearcut for Munich’s cultural life. The association represents around 70 members, including Clubs, Hall operators and organizers of concerts, from classic to rock and pop. They organize 15,000 Cultural events a year with almost 10 million visitors.
Coronavirus in Munich: number of infected continues to rise
15.55 p.m .: Alone today 20 new corona infected (As of 12.30 p.m.), a spokesman for the city of Munich said. This increases the number of people affected in the Isar metropolis 88.
1:19 p.m .: After about five to six minutes, those affected can start driving home again in the drive-in test station inaugurated today, just like Munich’s mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) reported.
In Munich, the Bavaria barracks tested only people who the health department as Contact persons of confirmed Infected has determined – there are currently around 500 people on the list. “This is not a public test center here,” emphasized OB Reiter. Because of the limited Laboratory capacities the inmates of around 50 cars tested for the Sars-CoV-2 pathogen per day. Since it can be assumed that the numbers continued to rise, one is another drive-in facility on Theresienwiese
* almost completed, said Reiter.
1:11 p.m .: The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising has one for dealing with the corona virus Crisis team
set up. The Archbishop’s Ordinariate announced on Wednesday in Munich that he would advise what consequences would be drawn for church life. You will be the Recommendations from
Robert Koch Institute and follow the authorities. The decisions should be announced on Wednesday evening.
On the Easter holidays, many believers come together in Munich’s Cathedral of Our Lady.
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On Public holidays how Good Friday or Easter the churches are very well attended. Especially in big churches like that Cathedral of Our Lady many believers come together in Munich. The German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) already has recommendations sent to the churches in Germany. Among other things, priests and communion helpers are recommended to wash their hands before their ministry and better to disinfect them. Also on the Salute to peace in many places waived during the services.
The corona virus dominated the headlines across Bavaria. In a hospital in the Free State incredible scenes played out now*.
Coronavirus Munich: Far-reaching decision made for schools – concerned calls to the hotline
1:05 p.m .: Led by the Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) the extraordinary events staff (SAE) has commissioned the KVR to: capacities for the Corona citizen phone the city (Tel. 233-44740) from 12 to 20 lines. On Monday alone, the citizen phone, which operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., recorded almost 1,400 calls.
Especially for the School administrators became its own Hotline set up, who can now query all the necessary information directly from their own contact in the health authority. For Munich it was determined that Schools are generally closed for 14 daysif there is a confirmed one with them Corona case gives.
12.02 p.m .: In front of her apartment door, a woman in Munich was suddenly joined by her 45-year-old neighbor Disinfectant sprayed. He called the floor several times “Corona”, as the Munich police in today’s press release.
The man also threatened her. The additional one patrol was able to calm the situation and filed a complaint against the 45-year-old Mayhem and threat on.
The subject of the criminal investigation is also a possible one xenophobic motive, because the victim has an Asian appearance and an Asian nationality.
Coronavirus: University in Munich stops teaching
11 clock: “According to a communication from the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art on March 10th, 2020, the Training company immediately until further notice, ”reports the Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) currently on your Homepage. As soon as further details were available, the individual would Faculties informed, it said.
Mind you: the LMUstudents in the lecture-free period, exams however, take place occasionally. “In view of the current situation, pragmatic solutions are generally in the foreground,” explains the university.
New information about the Corona virus for LMU members: https://t.co/ocdQAcNyyH
– University of Munich (@LMU_Muenchen) March 11, 2020
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Whether events of the Summer semester 2020 (official start on April 20) has apparently not yet been decided.
Update from March 11, 9 a.m .: Starting today, Wednesday can Corona suspected cases in the Drive-in center on the site of the Bavaria barracks report (see below). It was a little less comfortable test from reader Anja K.
On Tuesday morning, she was after a “somewhat longer telephone marathon” Tropical Institute ordered in Schwabinger Georgenstrasse. Their Ski vacation she had in late February South-Tirol spent and afterwards Cold symptoms felt.
Coronavirus Munich: woman experiences “absurd” situation during test – “they could have said before”
“I arrived on time and have the long one straight away Snake seen in front of the building, ”reports K. She then went to the other suspected cases in the Drizzle joins. “It is absurd, says K.,” you stand there with loud people who are potentially infected. “
In front of the Tropical Institute, people are waiting for their corona test, here is a picture from Tuesday.
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On the phone it sounded as if she had one at 9 a.m. meeting agreed – a mistake that not only K. is sitting on. “A woman only came in a denim jacket and then froze pretty much. Perhaps they could have said in advance that you would have to wait outside for so long, ”the Munich resent.
Relaxed mood before Corona test: “There were lively stories told”
In the Queue be that Mood however, the problem was solved, the Munich native reports: “Stories were cheerfully told.” Many of those present had recently also been in South Tyrol.
After over an hour in the drizzle, K. finally starts. In the Tropical Institute, she learns what the long Waiting times triggers: the room are meticulously cleaned after each test.
The Employee of Institute were extremely friendly, the test itself “rather uncomfortable”. K. learns a little later whether she was infected with the corona virus during her skiing holiday: her test was negative.
Dozens of schools remain closed on suspected Corona cases. In our large overview you will find out which institutions in Munich are affected*.
Health officer on coronavirus in Munich: “Outpatient centers would relieve our system”
Update from March 10, 10:05 p.m .: The first Drive-in test center Munich is just the beginning. Pleaded in the conversation Health officer Stephanie Jacobs for other such facilities in the city area: “They would significantly reduce the load on our system.” Pilot project “about 100 to 150 tests per day” should be carried out.
How many of them Test centers needed for Munich and where it should be set up, is still open, explained Jacobs. “We are currently working flat out on the right ones Structures to build up, ”said the top chief of the Munich Health Office, who is characterized by her unexcited but consistent Crisis management has earned respect from many experts in the background.
Update 10.3 .: In #Munich 8 new cases were confirmed on Tuesday, March 10th (at 1 p.m.). A total of 68 infections are currently reported.
The citizens’ phone 233-44740 answers questions about the daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. #Corona virus . https://t.co/Z4qZoVA59l.– City of Munich (@StadtMuenchen) March 10, 2020
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One cannot test all suspected cases in such outpatient centers – “This is not suitable for patients with strong symptoms.” But in a majority of the cases this procedure is practicable. “That would give our system, which is at the limit, some air,” said Jacobs at tz.
Coronavirus in Munich: First “drive-in” test station is coming – smear over an open car window
First report from March 10th:
Because of the rising Coronavirus cases (on Tuesday there were 68 of them) and the overloaded one Medical hotlines there will soon be an unusual one in Munich Test variant to disposal. As of tomorrow, Wednesday (March 11th), it should be a central one Test center that people who can prove to have had contact with an infected coronavirus patient can visit. How 95.5 Charivari reports, these tests should be by “Drive-In” from the car on the site of the Bavaria barracks in Freimann respectively. The operator is the rescue service Aicher ambulance, who tests on behalf of the Department for Health and Environment (RGU) and among other things also for medical care on the Munich Oktoberfest responsible is.
However, people who have had contact with an infected person must first contact theirs Family doctor report, reported 95.5 Charivari further. This then contact the Health department. Only when instructed by the Office can suspicious cases come to the “drive-in” test site in their own car. A doctor takes over there in protective suit over the open car window smear.
Munich: Unusual corona test to relieve general practitioners
This unusual form of test is intended primarily to relieve general practitioners. Even if the “drive-in” smear is only valid for people who have been in contact with infected people, it is still likely to be slightly less Rush in the Practices and at Hotlines to lead.
A Pediatrician from Munich strikes in the meantime alarm – the corona virus could cause that the practice will have to close soon*. However, a large number of infections are not to blame.
* Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
List of rubric lists: © dpa / Peter Kneffel
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