Crown numbers in the Free State have recently increased dramatically. Health Minister Lauterbach is now publicly considering making masks inside mandatory.
Munich – Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach is concerned about the crown situation in Munich and Bavaria. the The numbers in the Free State have recently increased dramatically, in many communities the incidence is well over 1,000. A direct connection with Oktoberfest and other popular festivals in Bavaria is evident due to the time context.
Lauterbach reflects on the obligation to wear masks indoors in Bavaria
On Friday 14 October Lauterbach expressed his thoughts at a press conference in Berlin. He believes that “Munich, but also Bavaria, has a special obligation to think about what to do with the obligation to wear a mask indoors,” said the SPD politician. Hesitation would be at the expense of nurses, clinic staff and people who would be infected.
The Infection Protection Act allows you to take action. You have to think about when to show responsibility, Lauterbach says. At the same time he also took a look at Oktoberfest. “Now we have to look ahead. It doesn’t help to go after. Of course, Oktoberfest, as it was done, was a very bad idea, “said the health minister.
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Criticism from Berlin: Holetschek defends himself
Bavarian Health Minister Klaus Holetschek reacted rather with open mouth to Berlin’s criticism. The situation is monitored very closely, but (yet) there is no need for action, according to the CSU politician. However, he is partly insightful about the Wiesn. The popular festival could not be canceled, but there was a chance to do it better.
Bankrupt Hospitals? The regional government raises the alarm
Another factor of concern that the district council has now highlighted concerns the financial situation of the hospitals. Many face bankruptcy due to inflation and the energy crisis. In a letter to Lauterbach, Thomas Karmasin (CSU), chairman of the Bavarian District Council, wrote: “If the federal government does not react with short-term legal measures to offset inflation and energy costs through a lump sum cost surcharge. by chance, hospitals will not be there in a very short time be more solvent ”.
He also stressed the burden on staff, both physical and financial, and said that the clinics could not bear the increases in additional costs caused by the various circumstances. (fz)
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