North Rhine-Westphalia wants to test easing in model regions. This should be made possible by Covid-19 tests. Prime Minister Laschet said a week ago that the state government would make such temporary projects possible “quickly after Easter.”
Laschet: Decision-making paths have to become clearer
The message of his Easter address now sounds a little different. New restrictions, tough months. Laschet also admitted mistakes in politics in dealing with the crisis so far. “Management has to get better, our decision-making processes clearer.”
Laschet said nothing about the discussion about continuing alternating classes at schools after the Easter break, but he indicated an opening. He said that there will be significantly more tests in schools after the Easter break.
Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) threatened uniform tightening across the country. She had previously criticized NRW for the fact that agreed resolutions against the pandemic were not implemented, such as the withdrawal of openings in the event of an increased infection situation.
Laschet and Söder also have a political interest in positioning themselves. You want to clarify between Easter and Pentecost who the Union will be the candidate for chancellor for the federal election. Both party leaders belong to the circle of favorites.
Virologist: Not the time for openings
The head of virology at the Düsseldorf University Clinic, Jörg Timm, speaks out against model regions and school openings after the Easter break. The doctor said on WDR that it was not the time to talk about openings. “We have to plan with tough, radical measures.“
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