The corona incidence in major Hessian cities is increasing and increasing. Today (Friday, January 7th) it is 471.4 in Frankfurt for the third day in a row above the critical mark of 350. The city is therefore a corona hotspot and must prescribe correspondingly tightened corona measures from tomorrow.
“Since the beginning of the year, the incidence value has risen by almost 50 percent. It is expected that this development will continue in the coming days,” said a statement from the city.
Darmstadt and Wiesbaden are also becoming hotspots
Darmstadt too (424.7) is above the critical 350 mark for the third day in a row and must also implement the hotspot regulations from Saturday. Mayor Jochen Partsch appeals regardless of the specific measures: “I ask citizens to wear mouth and nose covers in busy places outside the city center – for their own safety and for the safety of everyone.” Omikron appreciates the proportion of new infections Health Department in Darmstadt currently at 25 to 30 percent, and the trend is rising.
Wiesbaden (390,5) would not be above the critical 350 mark until tomorrow for the third day in a row, but the city already has tightened measures announced for Sunday. The Fulda district is already a corona hotspot.
Mask requirement and alcohol ban
For Frankfurt, the hotspot regulations would mean in concrete terms: In large parts of the city center, such as on the Zeil, a mask is compulsory, and alcohol is prohibited in many parks and in large squares such as the Alte Oper.
For events (more than 10 people) as well as in the cultural, sports and leisure areas (sports field, fitness studio, cinema, theater, etc.) and in restaurants and tourist overnight stays, the following applies: Inside 2G-Plus – that means: access for double only – Vaccinated with test evidence as well as boosted. Outside, 2G applies. Prostitution sites have to close.
Majer appeals to AHA rules
Head of the health department Stefan Majer appeals to the AHA rules: “Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear a mask – what was right at the beginning of the pandemic is still valid today. With these simple rules we will slow down the spread of the virus.
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