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Stuttgart (dpa / lsw) - Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) has defended his push for a stronger relaxation of the corona lockdown with the help of rapid tests.

At the same time, in an interview with the “Reutlinger General-Anzeiger” (Saturday), he warned against too high expectations and hasty easing.

“Generally we are now entering a new phase.

Firstly, we have enough rapid tests on the market and, secondly, rapid tests for self-application are finally approved.

That must have an impact on the opening strategy, ”said the Green in the newspaper.

"We get new options if the next steps to open up rapid tests are accompanied, in some areas free testing may also be possible."

We have to talk to Chancellor Angela Merkel and the other Prime Ministers about this next Wednesday.

Kretschmann also said: “However, I continue to urge great caution - we must not ignore the number of new infections and the occupancy of hospital beds.

It would not help anyone if we opened too quickly and we would have to close again in a few weeks. "

On Thursday, the State Ministry proposed in an impulse paper for the federal-state consultations that shops, restaurants and museums should be gradually reopened with the help of rapid tests.

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The head of government contradicted the argument that the test structures were not there for an opening, since only ten percent of the pharmacies in the country wanted to offer tests.

"The participation of ten percent of the pharmacies is only a snapshot," said Kretschmann.

“You can also have quick tests done by general practitioners or at the existing test centers.

In addition, the municipalities can organize test structures, whether centers or mobile teams, on their own. "

He added: “Everyone should be able to be tested.

We should concentrate on particularly exposed groups such as people with many contacts, such as bus drivers or salespeople and people who care for relatives at home.

But a test is also useful if you want to visit grandma. "

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Impulse paper from the State Ministry