The corona incidence in North Rhine-Westphalia is again in the three-digit range for the first time. In spite of this, there is no longer a requirement to wear a mask in schools. Minister Gebauer is sticking to it.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has reported a massive increase in new corona infections for North Rhine-Westphalia. According to the information, the incidence is again in the three-digit range for the first time (160.8; as of November 5).
Despite the skyrocketing numbers, Minister Yvonne Gebauer is sticking to the freedom from masks at NRW schools, as * RUHR24 learned.
Since Tuesday (November 2nd) there is no general mask requirement in the classrooms. Among other things, the SPD and Greens criticize the approach in NRW. * RUHR24 is part of the IPPEN.MEDIA editorial network.