Söder’s push for institution-related compulsory vaccination has made waves in Germany. In Bavaria, there is a split opinion about the course of the head of state. The news ticker.
- Markus Söder* splits the mood in Bavaria with his Corona course.
- The incidence in Bavaria is increasing, but infections are declining slightly.
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Munich – At the beginning of the week it was said that Bavaria wanted to suspend the facility-related compulsory vaccination, which will apply from mid-March. Then it was rowed back over the course of the week. One does not question the obligation to vaccinate as such, said Health Minister Klaus Holetschek (CSU). The only problem is the way it is to be implemented. However, this zigzag course is not well received by the people.
After Söder advance: Dispute about the introduction of facility-related compulsory vaccination
Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) announced on Monday at a press conference after the CSU board meeting that he wanted to suspend the partial vaccination requirement in March – which was also decided by voters from the Union. It cannot be implemented in its current form, and the federal government must improve it. Health Minister Holetschek then softened tones on Thursday. The state government will “move within the framework of law and order” and does not question the obligation to vaccinate as such. The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe also contributed to the discourse. In an urgent procedure, the green light was given for the partial vaccination requirement.
However, calls had already been made that Bavaria could not defy applicable law. On the other hand, Söder’s initiative also found supporters. The Saarland Prime Minister Tobias Hans (CDU), for example, even called for a nationwide suspension of partial vaccination. So the issue is dividing opinions. This has now been confirmed by a survey by the opinion research institute Civey on behalf of the Augsburger Allgemeine .
Survey: Majority of Germans in favor of implementing partial vaccination
5002 people were asked: “How do you rate the fact that Bavaria will probably only introduce the institution-related corona vaccination later?” The result was clear. 54 percent of those surveyed thought Söder’s plan was wrong. Only 38 percent followed the head of state and his possible suspension of partial vaccination. The rest was undecided.
In Bavaria*, however, the situation was very different. Here it became apparent that the population in the Free State has divided opinions. 48 percent think it is right to suspend facility-related compulsory vaccination. 45 percent of respondents are against it.
If you look at the survey results in terms of party affiliation, supporters of the FDP and AfD in particular support Söder’s initiative. In the Union, on the other hand, opinions are divided. As expected, the SPD and the Greens reject the suspension. Older respondents (over 65) don’t think much of the CSU leader’s zigzag course. 64 percent are against a suspension. Among the 18-29 year olds, however, it is only 41 percent.
Corona in Bavaria: Infection numbers are falling – incidence is increasing
While politicians are still arguing about compulsory vaccination – whether facility-related or general – the Robert Koch Institute* is delivering facts again on Saturday. Accordingly, the number of corona infections fell slightly to 40,677 cases. The incidence in the Free State is 1823.7. The day before, 45,868 people had contracted the virus. The incidence was given as 1811.4.
The Eichstätt district is still the frontrunner in incidence in both Germany and Bavaria with 3853. According to the district office, the high number is due to a high number of late registrations. “The Eichstätt health department – like in many places – is overwhelmed with the recording of new infections,” writes the Donaukurier . The actual incidence would probably be at a comparable value in the neighboring counties – i.e. in the mid-2000s.
Eichstätt is followed by the districts of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen (2586.7) and Regen (2584.3). Only the districts of Regensburg (928.6) and Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad-Windsheim (639.9) have less than 1,000. The state capital Munich is just over 2000 corona infections with 2006.3. (tel) *Merkur.de/bayern is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
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