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The Corona summit has decided: The rules will be tightened significantly. Prime Minister Volker Bouffier comments on the measures in Hesse.
- The corona situation * in Hesse is coming to a head.
- Stricter measures were set at the corona summit of the federal and state governments.
- Volker Bouffier explains the effects on Hessen in a live press conference around 5 p.m.
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Summary of the press conference on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021: Prime Minister Volker Bouffier commented on the consequences for Hesse after the Corona summit. He was satisfied with the decisions. Nevertheless, he indicated that the rules could be tightened even further in the future, which could affect clubs and restaurants, for example. Bouffier can also imagine a ban on alcohol (serving) in public. On the other hand, he was clearly against school and daycare closings. A “hotspot solution” for particularly affected cities and districts should be discussed further.
Bouffier concludes: From a Hessian point of view, one could say that most of it is already in the regulation. With regard to the number of people allowed to meet with unvaccinated people, there is no need for immediate action. These Corona rules should be in Hesse from Sunday (05.12.2021) are valid:
New corona measures from December 5th, 2021 Contact restrictions Unvaccinated people: a maximum of two households for meetings in public spaces retail trade 2G rule, with the exception of shops for daily needs (grocery stores and pharmacies) Gastronomy and hotel business 2G compulsory instead of the option, mask compulsory right up to the place for everyone Events (interior) From 11 participants 2G, from 101 2G + (with negative test), from 250 subject to approval Events (outside) From 101 participants 2G, from 3000 subject to approval Football stadiums Unchanged up to 3000 places, everything above a quarter of the capacity —
Corona situation in Hesse: Bouffier expresses himself live in a press conference after the summit
+++ 5:16 p.m .: When asked about tougher measures for individual circles, Bouffier expressed himself thoughtfully. Because different rules from district to district could ensure that a district with loose rules experiences a large number of visitors. In this regard, one has to be careful and think about ways of how to proceed in the future. So one could consider whether one should not only decide from district to district, but also incorporate national dimensions.
+++ 17.12 p.m .: A reporter asked which areas would be affected by more stringent measures in the future. Bouffier replies that this concerns, among other things Clubs and restaurants. Also a Alcohol ban in public is possible. One School or daycare closes the Prime Minister gave a clear refusal.
A so-called “hotspot solution” was also agreed today. We are still a long way from that, but we have to talk about what that means in detail. As an example, Bouffier mentions that unvaccinated people can only meet with one other household. Today it was decided: One household and a maximum of two other people from one household. To this end, the measures in Hesse should be aligned.
part of Hotspot strategy could then be: In future, everyone will count at meetings. In the event of restrictions in these hotspot strategies, the following should then apply: All people who take part in the meeting are counted. However, this first requires a legal basis.
Corona rules live in Hessen: Bouffier comments on lockdown after the summit
+++ 5:08 p.m .: Further economic aid for culture, industry and economy has been decided. Much still has to be approved in detail, but the direction is correct. The bottom line is: “What we did today is sensible all in all. For Hesse there is initially no need for action, ”emphasizes Bouffier.
+++ 5:05 p.m .: It remains to be seen to what extent the new majority in the Bundestag creates the further basis for new measures. Nationwide curfews do not allow the current legal situation.
After the Corona summit: Bouffier gives further details about measures in Hesse
+++ 17.03 PM: Prime Minister Volker Bouffier steps up to the lectern. “From my point of view, it was a very good Prime Minister’s conference today. Together with the still incumbent Chancellor ”. From his point of view, three things have become clear. On the one hand, the traffic lights want to take tough measures in this serious situation. Second, the focus is that the serious situation can only be brought under control if more are vaccinated. Olaf Scholz has made a binding commitment that we will vaccinate 30 million by Christmas.
In addition, the contacts would have to be reduced. The situation in the clinics is also very difficult in Hesse. In other federal states, patients are already being transferred. Seriously ill people would also be admitted in Hesse. Thus, the situation in the local intensive care units is also becoming more serious.
From a Hessian point of view, one could say that most of it is already in the regulation. Therefore, there would be no immediate need for action.
Update from Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, 4.55 p.m .: The corona rules were again tightened significantly at the summit by the federal and state governments. But what are the consequences for Hessen? Prime Minister Volker Bouffier will comment on this in a few minutes. At 5 p.m. he will comment on the resolutions in a press conference. You can read all the important information here in the live ticker.
Corona in Hesse: Bouffier comments on the consequences for Hesse after the summit
First report from Thursday, December 2nd, 2021: Wiesbaden – shortage of vaccines and rapidly increasing numbers of corona infections. In Hesse, the situation is serious in view of the fourth wave. The incidence value is approaching the threshold of 300. In other parts of Germany the situation is no better. Bavaria, Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg and Saxony-Anhalt have already passed the 500 mark. Saxony’s 7-day incidence is beyond 1000, Thuringia is not far away.
In view of the precarious corona situation, the prime ministers of the federal states discussed a significant tightening of the measures on Thursday (December 2nd, 2021). But what do the resolutions of the Corona summit mean for Hesse? Prime Minister Volker Bouffier wants to answer questions about this in a press conference around 5 p.m.
Corona in Hessen: will the rules be tightened further? Bouffier holds press conference
At the corona summit of the federal and state governments, the first tightening measures were already decided. These measures should take effect in Germany:
- 2G rule: Measure will be introduced in retail. Shops that are part of the basic supply, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, are excluded.
- Contact restrictions: Strict contact restrictions should apply to private get-togethers with unvaccinated people: Meetings should then be limited to your own household and a maximum of two people from another household – children up to 14 years of age are excluded.
- Events: A maximum of 50 people indoors if all participants are vaccinated.
- Major events: Only a maximum of 15,000 spectators in the station.
- Schools: General mask requirement should take effect.
- Clubs: Closures for incidents over 350.
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In addition, corona vaccinations should now also be possible in pharmacies and dental practices. In addition, it should also be forbidden to buy New Year’s Eve firecrackers this year. It is not yet clear when the regulations will apply.
Corona summit: what’s next in Hessen? Bouffier gives press conference
The stricter corona regulations for Hessen * should actually take effect from December 5, 2021. These also provided for tough contact restrictions for unvaccinated people and 2G in retail. For events, the state had defined the measures more precisely than was stipulated in today’s declaration by the federal and state governments. The decided corona measures are only a basis for federal states to react to the infection, Berlin Mayor Michael Müller emphasized at the press conference after the summit.
At a press conference, Bouffier wants to explain what these tightenings mean for Hesse. You can read all information below in this news ticker. (slo) * fnp.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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