(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Germany extends non-EU citizens' entry restrictions to the 15th of May
China News Agency, Berlin, April 17 (Reporter Peng Dawei) As of the evening of the 17th, the number of people diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia in Germany has exceeded 139,000. The latest travel tips published by the German Federal Government on the same day show that it has extended the ban on non-EU, European Free Trade Association and British citizens entering the EU by air and boat until May 15. On the same day, the states of Saxony and Meiqian in eastern Germany announced that they would require the public to wear masks when taking public transportation and shopping.
According to the German "Times Online" report, as of 20:15 local time on the 17th, a total of 139,537 people were diagnosed in Germany, 66,500 were cured, and 4,251 died.
According to information released by the German government, in order to further curb the spread of the new crown epidemic, it was decided to follow the European Commission ’s recommendation on April 8 to all non-essentially necessary travel (applicable to non-EU, European Free Trade Association and British citizens or have long-term residency Person) 's entry limit is extended for another 30 days until May 15, 2020. At the same time, the German government will extend border control with five land neighbors including Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Denmark, Italy and Spain for another 20 days to May 4. Regardless of the means of transportation, people who are allowed to enter Germany from abroad must return directly to their residences to accept 14 days of compulsory home isolation.
On the same day, Saxony and Meiqian successively announced the introduction of mandatory masks. Among them, Saxony ’s regulations will take effect on the first day of “unblocking” all parts of Germany on April 20, and Meiqian Prefecture is expected to take effect on the 27th of this month.
In order to promote the New Deal, the former Governor of May, Manuela Schwesich, wore a self-made mask at the state capital to attend the press conference that day, and also posted photos of himself wearing masks on social media. She said that people hope to restore social and economic life under the premise of ensuring health, and masks are also one of the safeguards.
The governments of the two states stated that they are required to wear "objects that can block the mouth and nose" rather than medical masks. The Meiqian state government stated that the latter should be reserved for medical personnel.
The German Federal Government and the cantonal governments reached a resolution on the 15th to extend the current foot restraint order to May 3, and to open shops under 800 square meters from April 20, and resume classes in stages from May 4. The above-mentioned resolution does not require mandatory wearing of masks, but only means "strongly recommend" that the public wear it when taking public transportation and shopping.
Earlier this month, the city of Jena in Thuringia, also in eastern Germany, became the first city in Germany to implement the aforementioned injunction. Jena Mayor Niche told the German NTV TV on the 17th that the city has not had a new case for nine consecutive days. (Finish)