Corona in Hessen: “Emergency brake” looms – What does that mean for retail, leisure and schools?

• In Hessen exists since March 8th Relaxations of the Corona measures.
• But with one Incidence from above 100 can they openings be withdrawn again.
• That can do that again retail trade, the Recreational facilities and private Meetings affect.

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Wiesbaden – At the beginning of March the federal government announced the withdrawal of the first measures in the Corona-Pandemie. A step-by-step plan was presented through the step-by-step Relaxations can be carried out. This plan defines the possible opening levels that can be used in districts – linked to the regional one 7 day incidence. In Hessen should it look different, however: the Hessian one Corona Cabinet has decided the average Incidence to take in the country as a guide. This should create a “patchwork quilt” Relaxations be avoided.

With different Opening steps There is a risk of shopping tourism, said Prime Minister Volker Bouffier at a press conference. People could flock to the circles where the Incidence is low and stores are allowed to open normally. This would do that Coronavirus possibly carried back to exactly these areas. The phenomenon is already evident in the federal states: While the hardware stores in Hessen For example, being able to receive customers again, the people in neighboring Thuringia still need patience. At the national border, this increasingly led to people from Thuringia going to the hardware stores in East Hesse came to do shopping. At the same time, numerous people drove out Hessen to Rhineland-Palatinate. There, due to the low incidence, the retail trade has reopened without making an appointment.

Corona easing in Hesse: perspective for leisure, retail and private meetings

Since March 8th, two households of five people each can meet again in Hesse. Also Museums, Castles, Memorials, Animal parks and Zoos are opened. These, however, under a strict hygiene concept – and with a prior appointment. Many people are already taking advantage of this opportunity. On the first day of the easing, hundreds of visitors came to the Opel Zoo in the Taunus. Same picture in Frankfurt*: Also in Frankfurter Zoo* The coveted dates are rare, in front of the Städel, Liebieghaus and the Museum of Applied Art *, long queues formed along the Main.

In addition, the retail trade – with restriction – open again. With the “Click & Meet” model, you can finally go shopping again in person after registering via email or phone. Initial reactions to this show: for some businesses, better than nothing *. Although the demand in some areas has so far left a lot to be desired, the business model is a small step in the right direction. Excepted from these rules are Hardware stores, Garden centers, Nurseries and Bookstores*. You don’t need an appointment in these shops, but there are extensive Corona hygiene guidelines.

Incidence in Hesse is increasing – Corona emergency brake takes effect from the 100 value

But the New corona infections increase again that Incidents rise in almost all circles. In Hessen approaches the 7 day incidence again the 100 mark, which was given as a guideline. Exceeds the Incidence In the federal state this limit, the so-called “emergency brake” applies. All Relaxationsthat came into force on March 8th can then be withdrawn.

So that means who leisure offers could be closed again. Of the retail trade would have to do without personal contact with customers again. And even at private meetings you would be limited to one more person in addition to your own household.