The federal government has decided that only enough shoppers may be present in stores with a sales area of up to 800 square meters to meet the 10 square meter limit per person. In stores that are larger, there are stricter restrictions. There can only be so many shoppers that there is 20 square meters per one. So far, the limit of 10 square meters per person has been in force in Germany. For comparison, in the Czech Republic this limit is set at 15 square meters.
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Another novelty is that drapes will be mandatory in car parks in front of shops. The obligation to wear veils extends from enclosed rooms and public transport to open spaces. Areas where drapes must be worn outdoors, will be determined by local authorities.
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In rail transport, the new regulation should increase seating capacity and at the same time reduce bookings so as to maintain passenger gaps. In trains, the obligation to wear a veil will apply and checks on compliance with this regulation will be strengthened.
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“The virus cannot be deceived,” the chancellor told members of parliament. The hope is that much more is known about him. “We have it in our hands and we are not powerless,” she said. According to her, everyone can contribute to managing this time. “Winter will be difficult, but it will end,” says Merkel.
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According to her, the German government supports the proposal to close all European ski resorts for the time being. Austria does not agree with this position.
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When the chancellor imposed restrictions on people-to-people contacts, AfD deputies expressed resentment with loud speeches.
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Newly, private meetings of families and acquaintances will be limited to a maximum of five people from a maximum of two households. However, over the Christmas holidays from December 23 to the New Year, the regime for family reunions will ease, so that up to ten people from more than one household will be able to meet.
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According to her, the current quarantine has managed to save the German health system from collapse, but “the real goal of a significant reduction in the number of new infections has not yet been achieved.” “Our goal is for health authorities to be able to trace the spread of coronavirus again, thus preventing further transmission of the infection,” Merkel said.
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“We hope the vaccines will be approved soon,” the chancellor said. According to her, this does not mean the immediate end of the pandemic, but: “It’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” Merkel said. “During this time, we should not only think about our families, but also about everyone who has a really hard time,” she concluded.
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