The next Corona summit is just around the corner. The time had come on Thursday. However, there were no new resolutions, instead there was a constructive exchange between the Bund-Länder group. The news ticker.
- Numerous topics were discussed at the federal-state summit in Berlin. However, new rules have not been decided (update from December 9th, 8:49 p.m.).
- The Prime Minister’s Conference is in full swing. Prior to this, Prime Minister Söder * posted a picture on his social media channels (update from December 9th, 6:09 pm).
- This news ticker is updated regularly.
Update from December 9th, 8:49 p.m.: The first Prime Minister’s Conference under the leadership of Chancellor Olaf Scholz * is history. Numerous federal ministers also took part in the round of heads of state. In addition to Corona, various other topics were discussed – such as the refugee problem in Belarus and the increase in hatred and agitation on the Internet. Initially, no resolutions were passed. They want to wait until next week, December 15th, to adopt new rules or to extend the existing ones. Until then, scientists should be able to provide information about the first findings on the Omikron variant and the previous success of the stricter rules.
What is certain, however, is that the vaccination campaigns should be pushed ahead. Scholz emphasized once again that enough vaccine was available to be able to offer a booster vaccination to everyone in Germany. A political process has also been initiated, at the end of which there should then be a general compulsory vaccination.
At the press conference that followed, Federal Chancellor Scholz, NRW Prime Minister Wüst and Berlin’s Lord Mayor Müller answered questions from representatives of the press. The Bavarian Prime Minister Söder did not initially comment on the talks. In any case, Scholz let it be known that the discussion with all the country leaders was peaceful and constructive.
Söder speaks in front of MPK on social media
Update from December 9, 6:09 p.m.: At the moment, the country leaders are still discussing the Corona issue with the newly appointed Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD). Before Prime Minister Söder (CSU) commented on the results of the talks, he posted a picture on his social channels that showed him in the live link to Berlin. Underneath, the CSU boss writes how important the close coordination between the federal and state governments is on the corona issue.
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The Bavarian regional chief continues: “Only together can we resolutely fight Corona. Today’s Stiko recommendation for vaccinations for children is a good signal. ”Söder is playing on the recommendation of Stiko to also vaccinate children from the age of five with previous illnesses against corona.
Bavarian administrative court confirms Christmas market ban
Update from December 9, 4:36 p.m.: The Bavarian Administrative Court has confirmed the regulation on the prohibition of Christmas markets in the current infection control measures ordinance as likely to be lawful. With a ruling on Thursday, the court rejected an urgent application from the operator of the Regensburg Christmas market “Thurn und Taxis”. At the same time, it made it clear that the challenged provision only prohibits Christmas markets that are classified as leisure facilities. Pure goods markets are not covered by the prohibition.
Although the administrative court had not decided on the specific individual case, the organizer of the popular Christmas market at Thurn und Taxis Castle, Peter Kittel, drew the conclusion: “We are dismantling.” .
Söder admits misjudgments in the state parliament
Update from December 9th, 12:52 p.m .: “What a year, what a crazy, what an exciting, what a difficult 2021”, said Markus Söder at noon in the state parliament in the last plenary session before the Christmas break of the parliament. It’s the second year of the pandemic. “Again we are caught by Corona this winter”. Corona can be denied or ignored, but the virus does not care, the CSU boss said.
It is also not all hopeless, “what we decide here” does not go in the void, it works, so Söder in the state parliament. The incidence has fallen, instead of eleven hotspots at the peak – as of today – there is not a single one. This is a “cautious intermediate trend (…) and maybe also a signal of hope.” Of course, mistakes happen and there are also misjudgments, admits Söder. He himself underestimated the willingness to vaccinate. He thought that everyone would have the common sense to accept the vaccination offer.
Söder shoots against AfD in the state parliament: “I just don’t understand”
The pandemic has deepened the division in the country, explains Söder in his closing remarks before the Christmas break. In this context, he shoots against the AfD: “I just don’t understand why they see themselves as the extended arm of lateral thinkers. What drives you? ”He asks the party members. You would incite other people by doing so. He therefore calls on the party to finally turn around and adopt a “democratic style”.
“Was that just a year of disaster?” Söder asks at the end. “I do not think so”. For many, Bavaria is still a land of hope. It is still considered to be one of the most attractive regions in the world. In addition, Bavaria is the safest country and Munich the safest big city. “Corona is not the end of Bavaria.”
RKI: Corona incidence in Bavaria is falling – no district more than 1000
Update from December 9, 11.55 a.m.: The seven-day incidence in Bavaria has been falling for almost two weeks. On Thursday morning, the Robert Koch Institute reported a value of 471.2 for the Free State. This is the 13th decline in a row – on Wednesday the value was 493.2. On Thursday, for the first time in almost a month, no district or urban district was above the incidence of 1000. Freyung-Grafenau is 945.7, Weilheim-Schongau is 864.6. If you stay below the mark for four more days, you could end the stricter corona rules for hotspots from Tuesday next week at the earliest.
When evaluating the infection rate, however, it should be borne in mind that experts are currently assuming a noticeable underreporting. Health authorities and clinics can no longer keep up with reporting cases, at least in individual regions. The figures are based on the report from the Robert Koch Institute from Thursday morning, as of 8.39 a.m. Initially, there were apparently problems with the numbers on the RKI’s dashboard.
Despite falling numbers in Bavaria, Corona is still the dominant topic – even with the country leaders. Today the Prime Ministers are discussing with the new Chancellor Olaf Scholz (see first report).
Corona summit: country chiefs and Olaf Scholz consult
Update from December 9th, 8:10 a.m.: Today, Thursday, the federal and state governments are again consulting on the corona pandemic. You can read in our first report which measures could come and what they could mean for Bavaria. It starts at 2.30 p.m. Then there is a meeting with the new Chancellor Olaf Scholz. A press conference with Scholz, NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Josef Wüst and the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller, is also planned.
Corona summit on Thursday: Bavaria rules could remain for a long time – and be tightened
First report from December 8th: Munich – The corona situation remains tense, even if the number of new infections in Bavaria has continued to decrease, according to the Robert Koch Institute *. On Wednesday morning, the seven-day incidence * was 493.2 (as of 3:50 a.m.). The day before it was 520.6. According to the RKI, the highest values were in the districts of Weilheim-Schongau (1062.2) and Freyung-Grafenau (1001.9). However, it is unclear whether the figures reflect the actual situation. Experts assume that this is under-reporting, as health authorities and clinics can sometimes not keep up with reporting cases.
Corona summit on Thursday – special meeting in the Federal Council
So in the fourth wave of the corona pandemic *, caution is still advised, despite falling numbers. The next Prime Minister’s Conference is scheduled for Thursday (December 9th). The Infection Protection Act, which was only reformed in November, is to be changed again for the new regulations. The goal is to make a decision this week. The Federal Council will therefore hold a special session on Friday (December 10th).
The draft law, which became known in advance, provides that a so-called facility-related vaccination obligation will be introduced by March 15, 2022: Employees in clinics, nursing homes, medical practices, emergency services or maternity facilities are affected. After appropriate training, pharmacists, veterinarians and dentists should also be entitled to vaccinate people aged 12 and over for a limited period. The points in detail:
Corona situation remains tense – which rules could come?
- Special vaccination requirement: In facilities such as clinics or nursing homes there are “still relevant vaccine picks after a vaccination campaign lasting several months”, according to the draft. Employees should therefore have to submit proof of being fully vaccinated or recovered to the management by March 15, 2022 – or doctor’s certificates that they cannot be vaccinated. Anyone who starts from March 16, must have proof. It should also apply to staff in medical practices and emergency services.
- More corona vaccinations: In addition to doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians and dentists should also be entitled to vaccinations * for people aged 12 and over for a limited period of time. Prior medical training and suitable premises or involvement in mobile vaccination teams should be a prerequisite. Sample training concepts should be developed by December 31st.
- Stricter regional measures I: In the event of a very critical situation, the federal states can – after a parliamentary resolution – impose tougher restrictions on leisure time or sport. Exit restrictions, general shop and school closings are excluded after a first traffic light law. Now, according to the draft, it should be specified that gatherings and events that are not protected demonstrations can be prohibited – especially sporting events with a larger audience. It should be made clear that it is possible to close catering facilities and bans on congresses – but fitness centers and swimming pools may not be closed.
- Stricter regional measures II: Shortly before the end of the “epidemic situation of national importance” on November 25th, individual countries decided on more comprehensive, tougher measures on this old legal basis. These can remain in force until December 15th. According to the draft, this deadline will be extended to February 15.
- Obligations to test: Obligations to test have already been established for employees and visitors to doctors’ surgeries, clinics and nursing homes. According to the draft, it should now be specified that patients and “accompanying persons who only enter the facility or company for an insignificant period of time” do not count as visitors – that is, parents at the pediatrician or assistants for people with disabilities. There had been confusion and criticism about this in some countries.
Corona Summit / MPK – Are Stricter Rules Coming in Bavaria?
What do the possible corona measures mean for Bavaria? The point “Stricter regional measures I” is important here (see list above). Because: In the event of a very critical situation, the federal states can – after a parliamentary resolution – impose tougher restrictions on leisure or sport.
For Bavaria, the cabinet decided on Friday (December 3) – one day after the last summit – a special route. There are ghost games again in the Free State. “I think it’s a shame and also bad that we couldn’t agree on a uniform rule,” said Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder *. Some federal states are sticking to letting spectators into the stadiums. But also with the contact restrictions should be a little different in Bavaria. Nationwide, children up to the age of 14 are not usually included. In Bavaria, the exception should only apply up to twelve years and three months. The reason for this is the possibility of being vaccinated from this age.
Stricter corona rules are therefore nothing new in Bavaria – and they cannot be ruled out. Even if the incidence of infections is declining slightly: “It is still a serious and tense situation,” said State Chancellor Florian Herrmann on Tuesday. CSU * boss Söder also repeatedly explains that one is a team “caution and caution.”
Corona summit on Thursday: will Bavaria rules be extended?
The point “Stricter regional measures II” is also not entirely unimportant in the draft (see list above). Measures adopted before the end of the “epidemic of national importance” on November 25th can originally remain in force until December 15th. This deadline is apparently to be extended to February 15, which means that the rules in the Free State could be valid for a significantly longer period. (kam / dpa) * Merkur.de / bayern is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
