Specified version dated December 13, 2020, 6.30 p.m., for items 6 and 7
published on December 13th, 2020
A so-called hard lockdown is necessary nationwide to contain the corona pandemic. The Prime Minister’s Conference (MPK) and Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed on this today. At a subsequent press conference in Potsdam, Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar said Woidke: “Due to the increasing number of infections, the hard cut is now urgently required. There was great agreement on this today. Many comments from the population show me that the vast majority agree and understand this. My thanks for that! “
The necessary new Containment Ordinance will be worked out immediately and should be decided by the cabinet tomorrow. It should apply from Wednesday (December 16) and until January 10, 2021. However, regulations on the suspension of face-to-face classes will apply from tomorrow, Monday. The Quarantäneverordnung to small border traffic.
The state government is reacting to this high infection rates and many Deaths in connection with the corona virus. New highs have been reported daily in the past few days. For Germany were today 20,200 new corona cases reported, that is 2,433 more than last Sunday. The previous high was reached on Friday with 29,875 reported cases nationwide.
Brandenburg previous high was yesterday Saturday With 1.019 new cases reached within 24 hours. Today On Sunday it’s 751 new cases. According to the LAVG, a total of 29,053 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases are statistically recorded in Brandenburg (cumulative from the 10th calendar week 2020). These are 5,329 more than a week ago. The nationwide 7 day incidence per 100,000 inhabitants is today 206,8. A week ago this value was 145.0. On November 2nd, when the “Lockdown light” came into effect, the nationwide 7-day incidence was 79.8. The total number of Deaths in connection with COVID-19 is today for Brandenburg a total of 567, that’s 109 more than a week ago.
Woidke: “The lockdown light in November did not turn the trend. On the contrary: the numbers are now increasing again. More and more people experience illnesses and deaths themselves or in their personal environment. Gradually everyone realizes: Dhat is extremely dangerous. The situation is dire. The rising deaths are shocking right now in the run up to Christmas. This affects me and worries me very much. The physical contacts must be reduced significantly. Until we have a comprehensive vaccination, this is the only way to contain the deadly virus. That is only through clear and unmistakable rules possible. I no longer ask, but urgently call on: Brandenburg people Stick to it. It is up to all of us and no one else to defeat the virus. “
In Lusatia, among other places, stricter restrictions have already been set due to the high number of infections and the considerable strain on the health system there. With the proposed new regulation, many points that already apply regionally will be implemented nationwide.
Intended implementation of new restrictions in Brandenburg:
- With today’s MPK decision, the existing restrictions (e.g. closure of restaurants and cultural institutions, contact restriction to five people from a maximum of two households, with the exception of children up to 14 years of age) continue to apply and initially until January 10, 2021.
- For the Christmas holidays From December 24th to December 26th, a household can meet with a maximum of four more people, regardless of its own number of people. Children up to the age of 14 are not counted. This is to be secured. that larger families are not torn apart. An urgent appeal is made to significantly reduce contacts before the Christmas meeting (“protection week”).
- Nationwide No arrival and assembly on New Year’s Eve and New Year beyond the 5 limit. A fireworks ban is planned at places with a large audience. The sale of pyrotechnics before New Year’s Eve is prohibited. Fireworks are generally not recommended.
- The Retail and wholesale trade as well as establishments open to the public is expected to be closed from December 16, 2020 to January 10, 2021. Excepted of these are: grocery stores, pet supplies, beverage markets, pick-up and delivery services, pharmacies, drug stores, medical supply stores, opticians, hearing care professionals, savings banks and banks, post offices, dry cleaners, laundromats, newspaper sales, animal feed markets, Christmas tree sales points, petrol stations, car and bicycle workshops.
- Body-hugging services remain prohibited. This should be done in the future also for the Hairdressing be valid. Medically necessary treatments stay on possible.
- To school is planned: In the week from December 14th to December 18th, 2020, the obligation to attend classroom teaching will be suspended. Lessons will therefore continue to take place, but the custodians can decide whether their child should attend classroom lessons at the school. As far as possible, digital lessons will be offered or tasks given during this time. This does not apply to the final classes and special needs schools “intellectual development”. In the week from 4.1. To 10.1.2021 only distance teaching takes place – except for the final classes and special needs schools. During this time after the Christmas holidays, emergency care is guaranteed.
- The Daycare centers remain open. The children will continue to be looked after there. However, parents who can make this possible should look after their children at home.
- Home office should be made possible generously.
- The delivery and collection of meals is still possible, but no consumption on site. Prohibition of Use of alcohol in public.
- Church services are only possible if strict hygiene rules are observed. If necessary, a registration system must be ensured.
- For visits to Retirement and nursing homes, hospitals special measures must be taken. Regular tests at short intervals and the wearing of FFP-2 masks are necessary.
- It is strongly advised against not absolutely necessary to travel at home and abroad. When traveling to foreign risk areas, the quarantine obligation applies.
As part of the MPK, it was agreed that regional tightening can be made at high incidences. In this respect, the further regulations of the general decrees issued by the rural districts and urban districts will remain in effect there. The federal government promised a comprehensive one Support for affected companies.
It was also agreed on, in the light of current developments January 5th to advise again within the framework of the MPK.
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