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#Germany #Coronavirus #RESTRICIONS

In the fight against the corona pandemic, the federal and state governments have agreed on a stricter mask requirement. In the future, medical masks, i.e. so-called surgical masks or FFP2 masks,

will have to be worn in public transport and shops. Medical masks have a higher protective effect than everyday masks such as cloth masks, as can be seen from a draft decision paper.

According to the draft, this applies especially against the background of possible particularly contagious mutations of the coronavirus. The Prime Ministers of the federal states have also agreed with Chancellor Angela Merkel that

schools and daycare centers should not be opened before February 15. Previously there was a great need for discussion on the subject of school closings. According to information from "Spiegel",

Chancellor Merkel in particular spoke out in favor of a consequent closure of the educational institutions. There was resistance to this strict course, particularly from the SPD-led countries.

Next, the federal and state governments agreed on guidelines for more home offices in companies. Accordingly, employers must allow employees to work from home wherever possible, provided that the activities allow it,

as was said by participants in the deliberations between the federal and state governments. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Labor will issue a regulation. However, there has not yet been agreement on an entire resolution paper.

In view of the pandemic situation, a further reduction in epidemiologically relevant contacts in a professional context is necessary, according to a draft decision paper.

#Germany #Coronavirus #RESTRICIONS

The much-discussed exit restrictions - even outside of Corona hotspots - will probably not be included in the new Corona resolutions today. The @Reuters news agency reports:

After a lengthy debate, the federal government and states agreed on a passage in which it is only stated that states and districts can impose additional measures in regions with high numbers of infections.