The SPD in the state parliament criticizes the “Patchwork“which now arises in NRW because”each municipality finds its own rules “. The state government must “Provide for national regulations as soon as possible”, demands the group leader Thomas Kutschaty. Obligations in the Public transport, when dealing with authorities or in shops.
State government refers to RKI
But NRW Prime Minister Armin Laschet (CDU) has repeatedly emphasized that voluntary work is preferred to coercion. Upon request, the state government refers to a decision of April 15, agreed between the federal and state governments.
Accordingly, “for everyday use “ the Robert Koch Institute’s finding that wearing so-called non-medical everyday masks in public spaces, in which the minimum distance cannot be guaranteed, could reduce the risk of infections. Citizens are therefore the use of such everyday masks “Particularly recommended for local public transport and shopping in retail”.
Medical professionals: Studies speak for the requirement of a mask
Against this, new studies would increasingly speak for a uniform mask requirement SPDHealth expert Karl Lauterbach. It is now clear that the corona virus can also be transmitted during normal speech.
Lauterbach hopes that the state government will no longer resist a general mask requirement: “What is not possible is that it is handled differently from municipality to municipality. I am very worried that we are on the wrong path“he said in the current hour on Tuesday.
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