“We are in a different situation today. We have enough vaccines, so we need to promote vaccination as much as possible, “Merkel said, adding:” With effect from October 11, the federal government will end the offer of free tests. ” among others pregnant or sick.
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“Anyone who does not get vaccinated, despite being offered the vaccine, cannot expect the company to fund the tests,” said Michael Müller (SPD), head of the Berlin government.
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So far, anyone interested in Germany can be tested free of charge. Getting tested for free every day is not a problem. According to critics, this does not force those who are already postponing vaccination to get vaccinated. This was also criticized by Müller. “The group of unvaccinated people is too big. It is bitter to see how many people have constant reservations about the vaccine and reject it. “
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In this context, the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder recalls that low vaccination coverage is especially among the young. He warns them that if various events take place and the organizers decide to allow access only to the vaccinated or those who have suffered from covid-19 in the last six months, the state cannot intervene. “Vaccination is a way to regain freedom and carefree,” Söder said.
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The Cabinet will not yet abolish the rule of three certificates, ie certificates of vaccination, illness or negative test, if large events take place indoors or during visits to hospitals or when using services such as hairdressing, cosmetics, massages and the like. “The Länder may order that the rule of three certificates be revoked or suspended if the seven-day incidence in the area is less than 35 infected per 100 000 inhabitants,” Merkel said.
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