District of Greiz: District Administrator sees herself forced to stricter corona rules

District of Greiz: District Administrator sees herself forced to stricter corona rules

“The district was forced to issue this general decree, although I personally cannot understand the sense of this measure. But as the district administrator, I am bound by instructions,” said Schweinsburg. Nobody has to cancel a long-term planned appointment – whether at the hairdresser, the beautician or in other projects that cannot be postponed. “It … Read more

Corona-News: Incidence continues to rise slightly

Corona-News: Incidence continues to rise slightly

District of Sonneberg | No decision on model region yet The district of Sonneberg has to meet strict requirements for the shopping model project. As a spokesman for the District Office MDR THÜRINGEN said, the Thuringian Ministry of Health has sent a list with a total of eleven claims. Accordingly, among other things, the seven-day … Read more

Occupational health and safety expert gives tips on corona masks

Occupational health and safety expert gives tips on corona masks

Anette Mäder already had experiences with medical masks during her time as a nurse: “Eight hours with a mask in the operating room, that was completely normal.” She would never have thought that she would have to deal so intensively with the subject again. She has lived in Rudolstadt since 1996 and works as an … Read more

Demonstrations against Corona requirements in Erfurt, Suhl and Altenburg

Demonstrations against Corona requirements in Erfurt, Suhl and Altenburg

More than 500 people demonstrated against the Corona requirements in Erfurt on Saturday afternoon. According to a police spokeswoman, they gathered for a rally on Cathedral Square. This was registered by the lateral thinking initiative. After the permitted number of 500 participants had been reached, the barriers were closed. – Exceeded number of participants Up … Read more

Corona news: schools open or closed? Counties and cities should decide

Corona news: schools open or closed?  Counties and cities should decide

Thuringia | Around 70 general practitioners’ practices are involved in the “Corona vaccination” pilot project Up to 70 general practitioners’ practices in Thuringia will take part in the “Corona vaccination” pilot project. According to the Thuringian Ministry of Health, the start is planned for the twelfth calendar week. Annette Rommel, chairwoman of the Thuringian Association … Read more

Ramelow speaks out in favor of the Russian corona vaccine Sputnik V.

Ramelow speaks out in favor of the Russian corona vaccine Sputnik V.

“Sputnik V” could help to get out of the corona pandemic faster. Thuringia’s Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (left) has spoken out in favor of ordering the Russian corona vaccine. That is the job of the EU. In an interview with the Funke media group he said the federal government must make it clear that appropriate … Read more

Corona news for Thuringia: Almost all home residents vaccinated once

Corona news for Thuringia: Almost all home residents vaccinated once

Thuringia | Initial vaccinations in old people’s and nursing homes almost complete The first vaccinations in the old people’s and nursing homes in Thuringia will be completed this week. That said a spokeswoman for the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians Thuringia MDR THÜRINGEN. Stragglers who had to wait due to illness, for example, were … Read more

New Corona regulation: Thuringia relies on regionally limited relaxation

New Corona regulation: Thuringia relies on regionally limited relaxation

CDU is promoting the opening of retail and hardware stores The Thuringian CDU parliamentary group renewed its call for an open perspective. “For the Thuringians, this regulation does not mean any fundamental change, while the neighboring countries are opening up and gradually returning to a more normal everyday life,” said CDU parliamentary group leader Mario … Read more

Thuringian animal shelters fear the flood of levies after the corona lockdown

Thuringian animal shelters fear the flood of levies after the corona lockdown

Many animal shelters in Thuringia show a significantly increased interest in adopting a pet. “We have a lot of inquiries about dogs and cats because people think they have more time,” explains Kerstin Räditz from the animal shelter in Erfurt. “Nevertheless, such a purchase must be carefully considered.” Since the requirements for new owners are … Read more

Erfurt starts experiment: shopping with a negative corona test

Erfurt starts experiment: shopping with a negative corona test

The city of Erfurt wants to start an experiment on shop opening. The shops in the city center should open on a Friday afternoon and a full Saturday, said Mayor Andreas Bausewein (SPD) MDR THÜRINGEN. That is already planned for the coming week. However, since this involves a great deal of logistical effort, the experiment … Read more