[Inge]

Dear all,

I live in Germany , and can state that the corona pandemic is changing the lives of all Germans. In order to slow the spread of the lung disease, the federal and state governments agreed to take drastic measures in the fight against the corona virus. There is no curfew, but among other things there is a far-reaching ban on contacts. In a press conference Angela Merkel presented the new, nationwide measures.

Rules for people:

“Groups of people celebrating – even in private – are unacceptable,” she said. Citizens should reduce contact with other people as much as possible. Anyone who goes out may only do this alone, with another person or with relatives from the household. Outside the home, everyone must be at least 1.50 meters away from other people or groups of people. Basically, it remains important to comply with hygiene regulations.

Rules for the economy:

Restaurants and restaurants are closed, but food and drinks can be taken away. Personal care services are closed, except for medically necessary services.

The rules apply from March 23 and were extended on April 1 by the federal and state governments until April 19, 2020.

[Inge]

Hi Sandra,

below you can find the link to an interesting article which explains how our state maneges to keep the mortality rate low. 

https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1395.

Regards,

Inge