Corona in Cologne: alcohol ban remains in place for the time being

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Are we on the right track? At least the falling incidence values ​​and advancing vaccinations in Cologne suggest exactly that in the corona pandemic. On Friday (May 28), the city of Cologne’s crisis team had invited to a press conference in the historic town hall (Alter Markt) to provide information about the current situation.

• Corona in Cologne: the incidence value continues to fall
• Crisis team informs at PK in the historical town hall
• Alcohol ban in Cologne remains in place for the time being

As with the previous press conferences, Andrea Blome, who has been head of the crisis team since Mayor Henriette Reker’s retirement, was there and explained the general situation.

Corona in Cologne: what happens next with focus vaccinations?

An important issue: the opening of the outdoor catering from Monday (May 31) seems likely. The previously existing alcohol and residence bans in Cologne remain in place outside of the catering trade.

In the night from Sunday to Monday at midnight, the night curfew in Cologne ends. That was announced at the press conference.

The focus vaccinations in Cologne stall because the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has so far provided far fewer additional vaccines than expected and required. The current campaign in Kalk is a success for the city, but beyond that, the future of the campaign is still open.

Corona situation in Cologne: Dr. Miller and Dr. Nießen on site at PK

The other interlocutors were Dr. Christian Miller, head of the professional fire department, and Dr. Johannes Nießen, head of the health department, on site. They represented an update from their respective areas.

Read the most important information and statements from the press conference in the ticker here:

• 1.55 p.m .: This ends the press conference.
• 1.55 p.m .: Because of a request from a colleague, it is made clear again: From Monday, midnight, the night curfew in Cologne ends.
• 1.54 p.m .: According to Dr. Miller, the balance of the focus vaccinations is consistently positive: Other mayors have inquired about details from Cologne, and the local people show great gratitude.
• 1:49 p.m .: Dr. Miller warns again against too reckless an approach to the current situation. Large groups should continue to be avoided and masks should be worn. Otherwise, the third wave threatens in autumn 2021 at the latest. But that could be avoided.
• 1:48 p.m .: A model shows that if Cologne maintains the current rate of vaccination (around 12,000 doses per day), around 75 percent of people should be vaccinated by September 2021.
• 1:44 p.m .: When it comes to vaccination, Dr. Nießen to Dr. Christian Miller, who presented the current situation in his area.
• 1:43 p.m .: In Cologne, around 13 percent of all people are now completely vaccinated.
• 1.40 p.m .: The incidence in Cologne is gratifying, but is still above the average for North Rhine-Westphalia (44.8) and all of Germany (39.8).
• 1:39 p.m .: Now the statement from Dr. To sneeze.
• 1:39 p.m .: However, it is currently not yet clear how the focus vaccinations will continue. That still depends on the vaccine deliveries from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, said Blome.
• 1:38 p.m .: The vaccination campaign in Kalk is a success for the city; despite the rain, queues formed in front of the vaccination bus. 723 people have received their vaccinations there so far. The campaign runs until Monday. Then Vingst is on the program.
• 1:38 p.m .: As Blome announced, the 500,000 vaccination will take place in Cologne on Friday (May 28). However, it is foreseeable that only second vaccinations can be carried out in the vaccination center until mid-June.
• 1:37 p.m .: The current restrictions on the consumption of alcohol will remain in place until further notice. Logically, however, this does not apply to outdoor catering if it should open from Monday.
• 1.35 p.m .: It is also important that the restrictions apply until Monday (midnight). At the weekend, the curfew is still relevant in the evening and night.
• 1:34 p.m .: Before the openings on Monday, Blome appeals to citizens to continue to approach the issue with caution so as not to jeopardize a renewed rise in values.
• 1:33 p.m .: “I feel the need to thank everyone in Cologne. They largely obeyed the rules and made sure the numbers were going in the right direction. “
• 1:33 p.m .: “I welcome you on a positive note,” says Blome. This is due to the incidence, which is currently 51.8.
• 1:32 p.m .: Andrea Blome takes the floor.
• 1.30 p.m .: The protagonists are slowly arriving on site, and it should start in a few moments.

This is the Corona situation on Friday (May 28): The incidence value in Cologne has fallen sharply in the past few weeks and is now only 51.8. Should the value also be below 100 on Saturday, as expected, openings in the gastronomy would be possible from Monday (May 31). In addition, 700 deaths are now known in connection with the pandemic. A total of 52,634 Cologne residents have been infected with Corona so far. (tw)

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