The federal and state governments extend and tighten lockdown until the end of January – Germany

• RETAIL: The retail trade will remain closed. Exceptions apply to businesses that cover daily needs. These include: grocery stores, weekly markets, pick-up and delivery services, beverage markets, health food stores, baby stores; Pharmacies, sanitary facilities, drugstores, opticians, hearing care professionals, petrol stations, vehicle workshops, bicycle workshops, banks and savings banks, post offices, dry cleaners, laundrettes, newspaper sales, animal supplies, animal feed markets, Christmas tree sales and wholesaling

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• SCHOOLS: Schools are generally closed or the requirement to be present remains suspended. Emergency care is ensured and distance learning is offered. Separate regulations may apply to graduating classes.

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• KITAS: Daycare centers are also generally closed. Additional opportunities are created for parents to take paid leave to look after their children during the period mentioned.

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• WORKPLACE: Employers are urgently asked to check whether companies can be closed either through company holidays or generous home office solutions.

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• ALCOHOL: Drinking alcoholic beverages in public places is prohibited. Verste are assigned a budget.

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• HAIRDRESSERS: Service companies in the field of personal care such as hairdressing salons, cosmetic studios, massage practices, tattoo studios and similar businesses are closed.

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• NECESSARY TREATMENTS: Medically necessary treatments, for example physiotherapy, occupational therapy and logotherapy, as well as podiatry / care, remain possible.

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• DIVINE SERVICES: Worship services in churches, synagogues and mosques as well as the gatherings of other religious communities are only permitted if the minimum distance of 1.5 meters can be maintained. It is compulsory to wear a mask on the square, singing in congregations is prohibited. If full occupation is expected, visitors should register.

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• ELDERLY CARE: The staff in inpatient retirement and care facilities must be tested several times a week. In regions with a higher number of cases, visitors have to show a negative corona test.

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This text is continuously updated.

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