Saxony leads the most far-reaching easing of the Corona rules nationwide. gastronomy, Gyms, concerts – from Friday (May 15th) a lot is allowed and open again However, the distance requirement of at least 1.5 meters and the obligation to wear a mouth-nose protection in local traffic and when shopping also apply. What is allowed and what is not – ten questions and answers.
Can I meet more people than before?
Yes, there are slight easing in the contact rules. Since May 4, a household was allowed a maximum to meet another person and their partner outside. From Friday, contact with all other relatives of another household is also possible. There is an extended special rule for children: They can be in their own household with up to three other children from their own class or day care group in order to learn together or to enable shared care.
What about business?
According to a decision by the Saxon Higher Administrative Court (OVG), all shops are now allowed to open again without an area limit of 800 square meters. This eliminates the “untying” that has been mandatory for larger stores since the beginning of last week. However, distance and hygiene regulations still apply.
What are the rules for that gastronomy?
As of Friday, restaurants can again serve customers – both indoors and outdoors. However, strict rules apply. Pure bar operations and smoking shisha are prohibited. There is a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between the tables and a face mask for the staff – but not for the guests. There are no limited opening times.
Can cultural events take place again?
Yes, concerts, theater performances, festivals and other cultural events are possible again from Friday. Generally there is an upper limit of 1000 visitors – if the distance rules are observed. A prerequisite is a hygiene concept approved by the local authority. Offers in literary houses, cabaret, socioculture and guided tours are also possible. Cinemas are also allowed to open again – until the films can be seen again, but it will probably take some time, the cinemas had already announced on Monday. Amusement and amusement parks are also allowed to open again.
Can gyms, dance schools and sports venues reopen?
Yes, you can train and dance again from Friday. Gyms and dance schools need a hygiene concept approved by the health authority, as do sports facilities. Their use indoors and outdoors is possible again if the hygiene regulations are observed. This also applies to the preparation and execution of competitions. Audience is still not allowed.
Do the outdoor pools now open?
In principle, the swimming pools can be opened, but very few will open them directly. In Leipzig The sports pools say that the operation must first be adjusted to the new rules. An opening should be expected at the earliest in the coming week – then the temperatures should also climb above the 20-degree mark. All bathing establishments in closed rooms, saunas and steam baths must remain closed.
Can I travel again?
Individual travel within Germany is allowed again. In Saxony hotels and pensions may reopen from Friday. Holidays are basically possible. However, individual rules apply in every federal state, which guests must adhere to. Traveling with a coach is still taboo.
What about weddings, funerals and services?
Loosening is also planned here – as of now, there is no longer a limit on people. Funeral ceremonies, weddings and church services may take place, the distance rules must also be observed here.
What applies to day care centers and schools?
Here the deadline remains: As announced last week, all daycare centers and schools will be open again from Monday. So far, only emergency care was possible in daycare centers, schools can only attend the final and pre-graduation classes. When restarting from May 18 sets Saxony strict separation of classes and groups instead of size requirements.
What is forbidden?
Despite the extensive easing, there are areas in which no changes will take effect for the time being: discotheques and clubs remain closed, as will special markets, folk festivals and fairs, and prostitution facilities. Trade fair events are also not yet allowed. Further easing is planned for the next regulation in June, so that trade fairs for trade visitors and congresses up to 1000 visitors can take place again Saxony Minister of Economy Martin Dulig (SPD) at.
From Robert Noessler
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