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Berlin (dpa) - From this Saturday on, the federal government's new corona emergency brake anchored in the Infection Protection Act will apply.
It's all about this:
FEDERAL EMERGENCY BRAKE: If the seven-day incidence (infections within seven days per 100,000 inhabitants) exceeds the threshold of 100 on three consecutive days, stricter measures should apply there from the day after the next.
These should remain in force until the seven-day incidence falls below the threshold of 100 on five consecutive days - then the extra requirements will expire on the day after the next.
The following rules should apply when the emergency brake applies:
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PRIVATE CONTACTS: A maximum of one household can meet with one other person.
Children up to 14 years do not count.
The contact restriction does not apply to meetings between spouses and civil partners or to exercise custody and access rights.
Up to 30 people can come together for funeral services after deaths.
EXIT RESTRICTIONS: The planned exit restrictions are to apply from 10 p.m.
You are not allowed to leave your own apartment or property until 5 a.m.
Exceptions are the "averting danger to life, limb or property" such as health emergencies for humans and animals or urgent medical treatment.
Exercise in the fresh air should be allowed until midnight, but only on your own and not in sports facilities.
As a rule, the exercise of a profession or mandate and journalistic reporting are also excluded.
The same applies to the exercise of custody or access rights, the urgent care of those in need of support or minors or the accompaniment of the dying, care of animals or “similarly important and unavoidable purposes”.
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LEISURE FACILITIES: Facilities such as swimming pools, saunas, discos, brothels, wellness centers, solariums, fitness studios, excursion boats or indoor playgrounds must close.
SHOPS: Shops are only allowed to receive customers if they present a negative Corona test and have booked an appointment.
From an incidence of 150, only the collection of ordered goods should be possible (Click & Collect).
The grocery stores, beverage stores, health food stores, baby specialty stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, drug stores, opticians, hearing care professionals, gas stations, newspaper sellers, bookstores, flower shops, pet and animal feed markets, garden markets and wholesalers remain exempt from closures or severe restrictions.
However, these are only allowed to sell the usual range.
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There are limits to the permitted number of customers depending on the sales area.
In enclosed spaces, customers must wear an FFP2-level mask or a medical mask.
CULTURE AND ZOOS: Theaters, operas, concert halls, stages, music clubs, cinemas (except drive-in cinemas), museums, exhibitions and memorials must close; corresponding events are also prohibited.
The outdoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens should remain open to visitors with a current negative test.
SPORT: Only contactless individual sport is allowed, which you can do alone, in pairs or with members of your own household.
There are exceptions for professional and competitive athletes.
For children up to the age of 14, group sport should continue to be possible.
GASTRONOMY: The operation of restaurants and canteens is prohibited.
However, there are exceptions, for example, for dining rooms in rehabilitation centers or nursing homes, for the care of the homeless or for long-distance drivers.
Pick-up of takeaway food and beverages is allowed, as is delivery.
BODY-CLOSE SERVICES: Services with physical proximity to the customer are prohibited.
Exceptions are services «which serve medical, therapeutic, nursing or pastoral purposes, as well as hairdressing and foot care».
As a rule, FFP2 masks or masks with the same protective effect must be worn.
Anyone who wants to go to the hairdresser or foot care must show a negative test result that is no more than 24 hours old.
LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE TRAFFIC: FFP2-level masks are mandatory for passengers on buses, trains and taxis, and medical masks for staff with customer contact.
If possible, only half of the regular passengers should travel.
TOURISM: The rental of tourist accommodation is prohibited.
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Regardless of the emergency brake, the following applies:
SCHOOLS: Students and teachers must be tested twice a week in face-to-face classes. In addition, a separate emergency brake applies here: If the seven-day incidence exceeds the threshold value of 100 on three consecutive days, alternating instruction becomes compulsory from the day after the next. From 165 onwards, face-to-face teaching in schools, vocational schools, universities, adult education institutions and similar institutions is prohibited from the day after next. Exceptions for graduating classes and special needs schools are possible. This brake also applies to daycare centers, but the federal states can enable emergency care. The school brake expires if the seven-day incidence falls below the threshold value of 165 on five consecutive days.
WORKPLACE: Companies have to provide two corona tests per week - the cabinet decided on Wednesday.
If possible, the employer must allow his employees to work from home and employees usually have to accept that too.
VACCINATED: The federal government should be able to regulate relief for vaccinated persons or people who are expected to be immunized because of a previous Covid 19 disease, for example.
The Bundestag and Bundesrat must approve such ordinances.
FURTHER REGULATIONS: The emergency brake does not affect further regulations and prohibitions related to infection control.
Church services are also not covered by it.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS: For areas with an incidence over 100, the federal government can issue stricter requirements by ordinance.
But the Bundestag and Bundesrat must agree.
DURATION OF THE REGULATIONS: All regulations are limited in time until June 30th.
© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210424-99-333084 / 2
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Infection Protection Act § 28a - Corona regulations
Infection Protection Act § 28 - Protective Measures
Infection Protection Act § 73 - Administrative fines
Infection Protection Act § 28b - Federal Emergency Brake